Materials Manager

Flex; Sentral; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational manufacturing firm is seeking a Materials Manager in Kuala Lumpur to lead teams in managing materials and inventory for on-time, cost-effective product delivery. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a related discipline and at least 10 years of experience. Responsibilities include managing supply chain activities, ensuring timely material delivery, and coordinating efforts across departments. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and flexible work options.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

13-month salaries

Quarterly bonuses

Strong retirement plans

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience in the related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities in material planning and distribution.
• Manages staff for inventory distribution to production lines.
• Ensures timely delivery of materials at economical costs.
• Coordinates activities with customers and various managers.
• Handles inventory cycle counts and material control.

Skills

Materials management

Inventory control

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Materials Manager at Flex in Senai, Johor. Lead teams in managing materials and inventory to ensure on-time, cost-effective product delivery.

Job Summary

Support our extraordinary teams by managing materials planning, distribution, inventory control, purchasing, and supply chain activities at the site.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in material planning, distribution, inventory control, material research, purchasing and supply chain management.
• Coordinate the planning activities across the site.
• Manages, controls, and directs the activities and staff involved in the distribution of inventory to the production line.
• Manages, controls, and directs staff to achieve Materials profit and loss goals including minimization of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Ensures the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards, affecting quality by assuring that suspicious material is identified, and that material is handled, stored, and delivered properly.
• Ensures a high degree of customer satisfaction through negotiations of customer expectations and managing and directing staff activities required to meet this expectation.
• Coordinates with customers, purchasing, project managers, operations managers, and warehouse managers.
• In charge of accurate inventory cycle counts, and controls.
• Provides for the proper shipping and documentation of finished goods.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems.
• Reviews, plans, and approves purchase orders and change notices.
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• In charge of disposition of excess and obsolete materials.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience in the related field is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical, and mental health coverage for employees and their families. Competitive pay, 13-month salaries, quarterly bonuses, and strong retirement plans for financial security. Family-friendly benefits, including medical coverage for dependents, paid parental leave, and flexible work options. Paid annual leave and additional leave options to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).