Materials Manager

KES International Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KES International Sdn Bhd, a long‑standing player in the burn‑in industry, seeks an experienced Senior Materials & Supply Planning professional in Malaysia. You will own end-to-end planning, lead S&OP cadence, and optimize purchasing strategies to meet demand and protect supply.

You will collaborate with engineering on NPIs, maintain healthy inventory levels, and drive data‑driven improvements using ERP/MRP tooling. 6–10+ years in manufacturing essential; strong leadership required.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in materials management or procurement in manufacturing.
• Deep ERP/MRP expertise and planning concepts (MRP I/II, S&OP/SIOP).
• Proven OTIF, inventory turns improvement with cost controls.
• Analytical mindset with Excel/Sheets; SQL/BI knowledge a plus.
• BOM and ECO understanding; lifecycle management experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end materials planning and control, including demand translation and safety stocks.
• Lead S&OP/SIOP cadence with ops, sales and finance to align demand, capacity, and inventory.
• Build and optimize purchasing strategies: supplier selection, qualification, terms.
• Maintain healthy inventory: reorder points, min/max, ABC/XYZ, cycle counts, excess/obsolete.
• Partner with engineering on NPI: BOM readiness, lead-time risk, phase-in/out.
• Monitor and improve material flow: receiving, kitting, WIP, line-side availability.
• Create dashboards for service level, inventory turns, aging, lead time, forecast accuracy.
• Mitigate risk: dual-source, long-lead visibility, buffer strategies, continuity plans.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team across planning, purchasing and stores.
• Champion ERP/MRP systems adoption and master data hygiene.

Skills

Materials planning

Supply planning

ERP/MRP systems

Forecasting & OTIF improvement

Excel / BI tools

SQL familiarity

Education

APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications

ISM CPSM certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

Excel

SQL

Job description

What you will be doing (Key Responsibilities):

• Own end-to-end materials planning and control: demand translation, supply plans, MRP/MPS settings, safety stocks, and planning parameters.
• Lead S&OP/SIOP cadence with ops, sales, and finance; drive alignment on demand, capacity, inventory, and build plans.
• Build and optimize purchasing strategies: supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and contract terms.
• Maintain healthy inventory: set and tune reorder points, min/max, ABC/XYZ classifications, cycle counts, and excess/obsolete programs.
• Partner with engineering on new product introduction (NPI): BOM readiness, lead-time risk, phase-in/out, and alternates.
• Monitor and improve material flow: receiving, kitting, WIP, and line-side availability; remove bottlenecks with data-driven process changes.
• Create dashboards for service level (OTIF), inventory turns, aging, lead time, and forecast accuracy; act on signals, not noise.
• Mitigate risk: dual-source, long-lead visibility, buffer strategies, and supply continuity plans for critical parts.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team across planning, purchasing, and stores; elevate standards and tools.
• Champion systems: configure ERP/MRP, clean masters (BOMs, routings, lead times), and drive adoption of best practices.

What do we need from you (Job Requirements):

• 6-10+ years in materials management, supply planning, or procurement in manufacturing or hardware-intensive environments.
• Deep experience with ERP/MRP (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor) and planning concepts (MRP I/II, DRP, S&OP/SIOP).
• Proven track record improving OTIF, inventory turns, and forecast accuracy while reducing expedites and stockouts.
• Analytical mindset: Excel/Sheets power user; familiarity with SQL or BI tools is a plus.
• Solid understanding of BOM structures, ECOs, lead times, MOQ/SPQ, and costed BOMs; adept at part lifecycle management and alternates.
• Experience supporting NPIs and EOL transitions; comfortable balancing long-lead procurement with change agility.
• Certifications like APICS CPIM/CSCP or ISM CPSM are a plus.

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 11-50 employees

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.

KES has been the forerunner in the Burn-In Industry for over 30 years. The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers.

Throughout the years, our commitment has constantly been to provide our customers with products of high quality and reliability. Our devotion to this has, in turn, won us many prestigious awards.

Most evident of our pursuit for uncompromising quality is our ISO9001 certification that encompass Design, Manufacturing & Burn-In Service.

The wide range of KES Burn-In Boards & Burn-In Systems, coupled with our contractual Burn-In Services offers full turnkey burn-in solutions for the varied needs of our customers. With the rapid revolution of semiconductors in the industry, Burn-In requirements have become an increasingly demanding task. With our group of Dedicated Management, Design Engineers & Sales Managers, KES is a global company with worldwide facilities & offices to assured you of a complete, all-round solution for your Burn-In requirements.