Lead, Supply Chain

timesconsult; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Malaysia is seeking a Lead for Supply Chain to oversee and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations. This role includes planning, procurement, inventory management, and logistics, along with responsibilities for driving efficiency and leading a high-performing team. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years of experience in supply chain/logistics and strong knowledge of relevant systems like ERP. Excellent leadership and communication skills are also essential. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
• Manage and update customer distribution details per container, ensuring alignment with schedules.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee documentation and compliance for all import shipments, ensuring timely clearance.
• Optimize container clearance procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop strategies for cost-effective break-bulk operations focused on logistics savings.
• Identify risks and ensure supply continuity through contingency planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and company policies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain/logistics team.
• Prepare reports and present insights to senior management.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

analytics tools

Job description

The Lead, Supply Chain will oversee and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, inventory, logistics, and vendor management. This role is responsible for driving efficiency, cost optimization, service levels, and continuous improvement while leading a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations: planning, procurement, inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
• Manage and update customer distribution details per container, ensuring alignment with individual customer schedules.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee the documentation and compliance process for all import shipments, ensuring timely clearance.
• Optimize container clearance procedures to improve efficiency and reduce associated costs.
• Develop and implement strategies for cost-effective break-bulk operations, focusing on consignment handling efficiency and overall logistics savings.
• Identify risks and ensure supply continuity through contingency planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and company policies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the operations (supply chain/logistics) team.
• Prepare reports and present insights to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 7–10+ years of experience in supply chain/logistics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and analytics tools.
• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and cost savings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Skills

• Project management