Material Control Supervisor/Executive

ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Gurun; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Completion bonus

Petrol allowance

Meal allowance

Medical coverage

Birthday bonus

Attendance bonus

Job summary

ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking an analytical and proactive MC Supervisor (Material Control) to join our PMC Department.

You will build and establish a localized material control system from scratch, oversee warehousing operations, enforce 180-day material kitting assurance, optimize ERP/WMS data accuracy, and manage inventory turnover for our scaling production facility. The role requires strong leadership, experience in manufacturing material control, ERP/WMS proficiency, and the ability

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing material control/warehousing experience.
• Experience setting up localized warehouse systems or overseas manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements against production schedules and align delivery with Procurement.
• Ensure 100% material kit completeness before line loading and prepare contingency plans.

Skills

Analytical

Inventory control

ERP/WMS

Team management

MS Excel

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

This position will temporarily work in the Bukit Mertajam area of Penang, and will later relocate to the Gurun plant.

About us
ZICHEN MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is affiliated to Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology Group Co., Ltd. which is a listed company in China. Zichen has strong independent research and development strength and industry-leading integration level. The main anode material products have been widely recognized by high-end lithium battery customers around the world.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a analytical and proactive MC Supervisor (Material Control) to join our PMC Department. Reporting to management, you will build and establish a localized material control system from scratch, oversee warehousing operations, enforce 180-day material kitting assurance, optimize ERP/WMS data accuracy, and manage inventory turnover/slow-moving stock for our scaling production facility.

Job Responsibilities:

Material Control & Kitting Assurance: Plan material requirements against production schedules, align delivery timelines with Procurement, ensure 100% material kit completeness before line loading, and establish contingency plans for material shortages.

Inventory Control & Turnover Optimization: Define safety stock thresholds, monitor inventory turnover rates and aging, analyze slow-moving or scrap materials, and execute disposition strategies.

Warehouse Operations & FIFO Enforcement: Oversee receiving, storage, dispatching, and returns to ensure 100% physical-to-system accuracy. Optimize warehouse layouts, enforce strict FIFO protocols, implement 5S standards, and direct hazardous/specialized material storage.

Stocktaking & Variance Analysis: Organize routine cycle counts and annual stocktakes, lead stock discrepancy root-cause analyses, and execute closed-loop corrective actions.

Inbound, Outbound & ERP/WMS Operations: Review material requisition slips, delivery orders, and inbound/outbound forms. Maintain real-time inventory precision in the ERP/WMS system and coordinate logistics vendor schedules.

Exception Handling & Cross-Functional Coordination: Resolve material non-conformances, urgent insertions, and rush orders promptly by coordinating across Procurement, Quality, Production, and Logistics.

Team Management & Process Optimization: Direct daily warehouse routines, manage staff performance appraisals, streamline operational workflows, and drive data accuracy across ERP/WMS systems.

Data Analytics & Reporting: Maintain daily inventory ledgers and compile analytical reports covering stock turnover, slow-moving trends, and stocktake variances for management review.

Job Requirements:

Education: Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a science-related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience in material control/warehousing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Experience in setting up localized warehouse systems from scratch or working in overseas/cross-border manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

Systems Proficiency: High proficiency in ERP and WMS applications; advanced MS Excel skills for complex data analysis and inventory modeling.

English & Mandarin: Fluent in both spoken and written to liaise effectively with overseas headquarters, suppliers, and internal management.

Malay: Professional spoken proficiency required to manage local ground operators and warehouse staff.

Core Competencies: Strongly analytical with high numerical sensitivity, deep inventory control awareness, strong risk forecasting, and excellent cross-departmental coordination under fast-paced manufacturing conditions.

Competitive Salary & Rewards: Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience) + performance-based bonuses.

Service Completion Bonus: Special one-off completion bonus upon completing 12 months of service.

Allowances: Monthly petrol allowance and meal allowance provided.

Health & Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage and access to panel clinics.

Perks & Incentives: Birthday bonus and monthly attendance bonus.

Professional Growth: Continuous training and development opportunities, including structured career progression within a scaling organization.

Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.