Materials Supply Chain Manager

Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol DC Electronics Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead material planning, procurement, and inventory control within a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment.

You will drive MRP accuracy, establish cost-reduction programs, coordinate with production, planning, and logistics, and manage global suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and optimal stock levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, CIPS, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and MRP activities to ensure material availability.
• Oversee purchasing, supplier selection, lead times, and PPV monitoring.
• Manage inventory health, reduce excess and slow-moving inventory, improve turnover.
• Coordinate with production, planning, and warehouse for NPI materials.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collab

Negotiation

MRP/ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

APICS CPIM

APICS CSCP

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

CIPS

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Infor

Job description

Develop material planning strategies based on customer forecasts and production schedules.

Ensure material availability to support production without shortages.

Balance inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.

Review customer forecasts and convert demand into procurement plans.

Material Planning

Manage MRP (Material Requirements Planning).

Review purchase requirements generated by ERP/MRP systems.

Monitor inventory health and stock turns.

Control safety stock levels.

Develop shortage recovery plans.

Purchasing & Procurement

Lead procurement activities for:

• Cable
• Wire
• Connectors
• Terminals
• Plastic parts
• Electronic components
• Packaging materials

Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts.

Develop strategic sourcing plans.

Identify alternative suppliers to reduce supply risk.

Evaluate supplier performance using KPIs including:

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Quality Performance (PPM)

Conduct supplier business reviews.

Inventory Management

Maintain optimal inventory levels.

Monitor inventory accuracy.

Reduce:

• Excess inventory
• Slow-moving inventory

Improve inventory turnover.

Lead annual stock count activities.

Production Support

Coordinate closely with:

• Production
• Planning
• Warehouse

Ensure new product introduction (NPI) materials are ready.

Logistics Coordination

Monitor import/export shipments.

Coordinate urgent shipments when required.

Cost Management

Drive annual material cost reduction programs.

Monitor purchase price variance (PPV).

Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization.

Improve working capital through inventory reduction initiatives.

Identify supply chain risks.

Create business continuity plans.

Manage supply disruptions caused by geopolitical issues, natural disasters, or supplier constraints.

ERP & Systems Management

Improve MRP parameters.

Analyze demand and supply planning reports.

Support ERP implementation and continuous improvements.

Lead the Materials, Purchasing, and Planning teams.

Coach and develop team members.

Conduct performance evaluations.

Build succession plans.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Lead Lean Supply Chain initiatives.

Improve planning accuracy.

Optimize warehouse inventory.

Reduce supplier lead times.

Implement automation where applicable.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material Availability (%)
• Production Line Stop due to Material Shortage
• Inventory Turnover
• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Days of Supply
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supplier Quality (PPM)
• Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
• Material Cost Savings
• Forecast Accuracy
• Customer On-Time Delivery
• Expedite Cost
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory
• Working Capital Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

Professional certifications (preferred):

• APICS CPIM
• APICS CSCP
• CIPS
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, or procurement within the electronics manufacturing or cable and wire harness industry.

At least 5 years in a managerial role.

Experience supporting OEM/EMS customers.

Experience managing global suppliers.

Familiarity with high-mix, low-volume and build-to-order manufacturing environments.

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or Infor.

Technical Knowledge

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Control
• Commodity Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Electronic Components
• Connectors
• Cable Manufacturing
• Wire Harness Assembly
• IPC standards
• Incoterms
• Import/Export Compliance

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management
• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Decision-making under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project management
• Data analysis and reporting
• Change management

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Supply Chain Manager?
• How many years' experience do you have as a manager / team lead?
• Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have experience using ERP Software?

Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Amphenol DC Electronics quickly grew, establishing itself as a valuable resource for companies needing high-level engineering services and fast turnaround production capabilities.

Today, It is unmatched in its ability to provide consistent quality and competitive cost solutions for the industry’s most demanding manufacturers.

Meeting challenges in a timely manner without complication is still what Amphenol DC Electronics does best.

Amphenol DC Electronics quickly grew, establishing itself as a valuable resource for companies needing high-level engineering services and fast turnaround production capabilities.

Today, It is unmatched in its ability to provide consistent quality and competitive cost solutions for the industry’s most demanding manufacturers.

Meeting challenges in a timely manner without complication is still what Amphenol DC Electronics does best.

What can I earn as a Supply Chain Manager