Inventory Planning Manager

Donaldson; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading filtration solutions provider is seeking an Inventory Planning Manager to oversee inventory planning across Southeast Asia, ensuring timely stock availability and supporting supply chain KPIs. The role requires a degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent, with a minimum of 5-8 years' experience. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, and proficiency with Oracle R12 and Microsoft Power BI. Join a team focused on innovation and collaboration in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years' relevant experience in Inventory Planning and Management.
• Supervisory experience in managing a supply chain team in SEA driving KPIs.
• Familiar with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock availability and optimum supply of inventory.
• Conduct timely analysis and implement recovery plans.
• Manage inventory health and provide visibility to stakeholders.

Skills

Proven multinational leadership track record

Strong skills in mentoring, coaching and team development

Effective liaison capabilities

Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skill

Process oriented and strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and hands-on

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business

Advanced degree/MBA

Tools

Oracle R12

Microsoft Power BI

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Inventory Planning Manager (SEA) is responsible to manage inventory planning functions of organizations located in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam belong to MSA, MS, IS & LS verticals. The successful candidate will be able to adapt and understand evolving customer expectations, and changes in organizational priorities. This role requires to support/achieve supply chain KPI targets of SEA entities. Key Performance indicators for this position include On-time delivery, Supplier Late Backlog, Inventory turnover and Management.

Key accountabilities as follow:

Supply Planning:

• Manage stock availability and optimum supply of inventory to SEA DCs ensuring timely replenishment of inventory to meet revenue commitments.
• Understand risks of supply, conduct timely analysis, and implement recovery plans to mitigate business risks.
• Actively participate in S & Ops process. Work closely with demand planning team and commercial leaders to provide input to set an operational forecast for the business.
• Closely monitor MRP performance and take necessary timely action to maintain an accurate supply plan.
• Engage and collaborate with cross-functional leaders/teams and external suppliers to deliver business metrics.
• Responsible for data crunching & analysis and facilitate data driven decision making.
• Responsible for driving standard work and supply planning process improvement in SEA.
• Setup and validate to ensure high accuracy of planning parameters are maintained in ERP for finished products.

Inventory Management:

• Manage inventory health (slow moving, obsolete, phase in-phase out) and provide visibility to stakeholders for inventory projection and action to achieve inventory target.
• Identify SEA E&O and follow through on disposition and reduction opportunities. Drive root cause analysis and CI to prevent new occurrence.
• Continuously review and refine part setups to achieve optimum inventory performance.

Purchasing Management:

• Responsible for driving standardization and implementation of overall purchasing processes, policies, and procedures across SEA region.
• Manage and drive suppliers’ performance on quality, cost and delivery based on agreement.
• Responsible for negotiation with suppliers on pricing and payment terms and ensure good quality of services and goods are procured and delivered.
• Work with Suppliers and Finance team to resolve any discrepancies of invoicing & payment issues.

Key Qualifications & Requirements:

Education Qualification:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management/ Engineering / Business & Management or equivalent.
• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s), MBA is an added advantage

Technical Competence & Skills:

• Proven multinational leadership track record
• Strong skills in mentoring, coaching and team development
• Effective liaison capabilities to act as the communication bridge between demand planning, global hub leadership and key stakeholders
• Ability to effectively manage team members located across SEA countries
• Ability to understand timely business needs and deploy strategies to achieve business needs
• A good team player, proactive and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and hands-on.
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skill; good analysis and interpersonal skills.
• Process oriented and strong problem-solving skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Certified
• Min. 5 - 8 years' relevant experience in Inventory Planning and Management, Supply chain planning, Oracle R12, International Trade, familiar with ISO 900I :2015 advantages, Microsoft Power BI, Strategic Planning, Arkieva or relevant forecasting safety stock tools.
• Supervisory experience in managing a supply chain team in SEA driving KPIs

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