Material Coordinator/Material Man/Woman

KETECH ASIA SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lipis; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KETECH ASIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Specialist to oversee receipt, storage, and issuance of ammunition components and spare parts in a manufacturing setting in Malaysia. You will ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance across all inventory processes.

Responsibilities include leading Lean/5S initiatives, coordinating with production teams, and maintaining rigorous documentation and auditing practices to support uninterrupted production timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Logistics or related field.
• 3–4 years warehousing/inventory management in manufacturing.
• HAZMAT handling certification or knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems such as SAP or Oracle and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee retention, organization, and maintenance of all facility docs including explosive storage logs.
• Lead Lean/5S/Kaizen on the warehouse floor to reduce waste and streamline flow.
• Collaborate with production heads and engineers to synchronize materials and optimize staging zones.
• Enforce strict inventory control with cycle counts and audits.
• Manage line-side staging and Kanban replenishment to maintain uptime.
• Oversee procurement and communicate with supply chain on progress.
• Create visual One-Point Lessons for safe handling and storage.
• Monitor weekly/monthly warehouse metrics against ammunition output.
• Follow QMS and ABMS; report issues with integrity.

Skills

Inventory control

Documentation

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Logistics

Technical certificate in related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

Responsible to oversee receiving, storage, tracking, and issuance of ammunition components, spare parts, and assembly materials. This role focuses on maintaining strict inventory accuracy, supporting the production timeline, ensuring compliance with strict military/defense quality standards, and enforcing maximum safety protocols for hazardous material storage.

Key responsibilities

Direct and oversee the retention, organization, and maintenance of all active facility documentation, including explosive storage logs and regulatory documentation.

Lead continuous improvement strategies at the warehouse floor level (such as Lean, 5S, and Kaizen) to systematically eliminate waste and streamline the flow of material, components and finish good.

Collaborate directly with production heads and industrial engineers to synchronize complex trial run materials, track inventory efficiency gains, and optimize staging zones for active production lines.

Establish and enforce strict inventory control protocols, ensuring maximum accuracy through regular cycle counts, physical audits, and precise tracking of all raw materials, spare parts, and ammunition components.

Manage line-side staging and Kanban replenishment of tooling and spare parts for machines so operators remain focused at their stations without interrupting machine uptime

Oversee the procurement pipeline by placing raw material, spare part, upkeep, consumable and etc orders and tracking purchase progress, and communicating directly with supply chain team on the periodic update.

Create and implement visual \"One-Point Lessons\" (OPLs) and step-by-step training guides regarding the safe handling and storage of all material.

Monitor and report weekly/monthly warehouse metrics, analyzing key performance tracking boards against high-volume ammunition output

The employee shall follow the Company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS), perform all duties with integrity, comply with all procedures, and report any issues or suspicious activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, diploma or technical certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, or a related field.

3–4 years of relevant experience in warehousing, spare parts kitting, or inventory management within a manufacturing environment. Experience in the defense, automotive, or heavy industrial assembly industry is an advantage.

HAZMAT handling certification or knowledge of explosives storage safety protocols is preferred.

Proficiency in ERP/WMS systems, such as SAP or Oracle, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.

Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in inventory control and documentation.

A valid forklift operator license is an advantage.

Compliance & Integrity

We implement an Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) in line with ISO 37001. We uphold a strict zero-tolerance policy against bribery and corruption. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and integrity.