Materials Warehouse Supervisor

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company seeks a skilled Inventory Supervisor to manage inventory activities and improve processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or diploma, 5 years in high-volume warehouse environments, and proficiency with tools like Oracle and SAP. You will lead the team in ensuring accuracy and compliance to safety guidelines while fostering a culture of accountability and respect. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth offered. Located in Ipoh, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high-volume high mix warehouse.
• Experience in supervisory position for at least 3 years.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and control inventory activities including process improvement.
• Review inventory accuracy and establish traceability.
• Analyze inventory balance and conduct reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory management

Process improvement

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management

Tools

Oracle

WMS

ERP

SAP

MRP tools

Job description

Job Description

Job description & Duties

• Plan, Organize, lead and control of inventory activities. Recommend & lead process improvement. Eg. Update process flow in Agile.
• Regularly review inventory accuracy and establish traceability in movement via shop floor system and material transaction.
• Supervise and analyze inventory balance, transaction, and inventory reconciliation for weekly, monthly & quarterly.
• Review manpower and operation needs from time to time. Control consumable expenses and identify alternative cost‑efficient operation expenditure.
• To analyze and summarize inventory transaction and ageing for manager review and decision making. Eg. Shift Performance Report
• Supervise daily Main Store operation activities and report to Manager progress or issue arises.
• To complete daily material receiving, storage, picking and kitting to support production. Highlight any inventory discrepancies to executive.
• Ensure compliance to Safety & Environment, ESD, Cleanroom and Housekeeping guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Admin / Economics / IE / Production Management and related disciplines.
• Good in English Communication and interpersonal skills. Those with Mandarin speaker will be value assessed to the team.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a high‑volume high mix warehouse environment managing materials with at least 3 years in supervisory position.
• Experience working with Oracle/WMS/ERP/SAP/MRP tools.
• Experience working on lean manufacturing and quality improvement projects.
• Fresh are welcome to apply.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite / hybrid / remote.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II‑VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.