Inventory Planning Lead - Beauty & Governance

Heinemann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinemann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager, Inventory (Beauty) to lead inventory planning, governance and replenishment across stores and distribution channels. You will drive forecasting, enhance stock availability, oversee controls and cycle counts, and partner with Supply Chain, Warehouse and Retail teams while mentoring the Inventory group.

This role offers exposure to a global beauty category and opportunities to implement process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in inventory management, demand planning, replenishment, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with inventory management systems, ERP/MRP tools, and reporting platforms.
• Retail, Beauty, FMCG or Consumer Goods experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Planning & Replenishment: develop plans and forecasts to ensure optimal stock availability and minimize out-of-stock situations.
• Inventory Control & Governance: ensure inventory accuracy through stock controls, cycle counts, stock takes, and reconciliations.
• Inventory Operations & Improvement: oversee ordering, tester inventory, replenishment errors, and IDOC issue resolution; optimize flow.
• Analytics & Reporting: develop and monitor performance metrics, dashboards and reports for stock health and turnover.
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: lead and develop the Inventory team; collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Inventory management

Forecasting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP tools

Job description

Heinemann Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager / Manager, Inventory (Beauty) to lead inventory planning, governance and replenishment across stores and distribution channels. You will drive forecasting, enhance stock availability, oversee controls and cycle counts, and partner with Supply Chain, Warehouse and Retail teams while mentoring the Inventory group.

This role offers exposure to a global beauty category and opportunities to implement process improvements