Manager, Supply Chain Compliance and Engagement

6923 Sateri (Nantong) Fiber Co., Ltd.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

RGE is seeking a Supply Chain Compliance and Engagement Manager in Malaysia to drive sustainable sourcing and ensure regulatory compliance across the supply chain. You will engage buyers and stakeholders, manage data, and coordinate ESG-related initiatives.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, English fluency, and experience with sustainability frameworks and certifications. Travel across time zones may be required, with a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in relevant fields; a master's is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead with customers/buyers and stakeholders to meet sustainability and responsible sourcing commitments (NDPE, EUDR, Human Rights).
• Engage with ESG matters including policy, partnerships, sustainability management, and compliance with global brands.
• Develop and monitor sustainability targets and action plans aligned with Apical/NDPE policies.
• Maintain sustainability data systems including traceability, legality, NDPE IRF, Human Rights data.
• Monitor ESG trends and regulations; provide recommendations at corporate and refinery level.
• Support certification and compliance requirements for facilities and supply chain.
• Coordinate sustainability-related events, workshops, and training for stakeholders.
• Report on sustainability performance periodically.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Fluent in English

Travel willingness

ESG knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or related discipline

Master's degree is an advantage

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grow your career with us

You are on a journey to join an exciting Company and be part of our success story to improve lives by developing resources sustainably. Here we offer you and exciting and dynamic work environment and will equip you with the know-how that will stretch and enhance your career journey.

Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Compliance and Engagement Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company's supply chain operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, sustainability commitments, and responsible sourcing standards. This role requires extensive experience in buyer engagement and stakeholder collaboration to drive continuous improvement and maintain a resilient and sustainable supply chain.

• Lead and manage requirement of Customers/Buyer and other relevant stakeholders in meeting sustainability and responsible sourcing commitments such as NDPE, EUDR, Human Rights and others.
• Support in engagement with the stakeholders on ESG matters (policy, partnerships, sustainability management, certification and compliance) including maintaining rapport with global brands/ customers, financial institutions, implementation partners, suppliers and non-profit organizations.
• Develop, implement and monitor of sustainability targets, action plans and programs align with Apical's sustainability policy and Apical2030 to deliver company's sustainability commitments.
• Manage and maintain a proper sustainability data management system related to amongst others, Traceability, Legality, No Deforestation, Peat and Exploitation Implementation Reporting Framework (NDPE IRF), Human Rights and environmental data.
• Monitor and analyze developments in emerging ESG trends, legislations, technologies, and best practices for adaptation by Apical as well as provide recommendations at corporate and refinery level. .
• Support certification and compliance requirements of Apical facilities and supply chain.
• Support sustainability-related events, workshops, and training sessions for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate, monitor and report on sustainability performance periodically.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Sustainability, or related discipline. A master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in supply chain management, sustainability, compliance, responsible sourcing, or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong understanding of supply chain due diligence requirements and sustainability frameworks, including ESG principles, human rights, responsible sourcing, and relevant certification standards (e.g., ISPO, RSPO, ISO, ISCC and others ).
• Demonstrated experience in suppliers and buyers engagement, capacity building, and implementation of compliance programs in palm oil industry is essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant digital tools or supply chain management systems.
• Knowledge of supply chain traceability systems, risk assessment methodologies, and monitoring processes.
• Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, certification , and Science-Based Targets (SBTi) principles is advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication, presentation and teamwork abilities
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal. Conversant in Bahasa Malaysia or Indonesia or Chinese is an added advantage
• Willingness to travel and work across different time zones as required

Thank you for considering a career with RGE.

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