SCM Senior Manager

BACTIGUARD ( SOUTH EAST ASIA) SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bactiguard (South East Asia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a hands-on yet strategic Supply Chain leader to build a resilient, compliant, and scalable supply chain across 2 Penang sites and 40+ international markets.

You will lead a 10+ team spanning procurement, planning, logistics, and customer service to support growth in the medical device sector. Ideal candidates have 6+ years in SCM with 5+ in leadership, strong ERP skills, ISO 13485 knowledge, and a proven track record of driving cost efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (SCM, Logistics, IE, Business)
• 6+ years in progressive SCM roles, 5+ in leadership
• Direct experience in Medical Devices/Pharma/Advanced Wound Management
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and traceability requirements
• Experience with ERP and advanced planning tools

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategies to drive efficiency and cost savings
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and production scheduling with internal stakeholders
• Manage international logistics, cold-chain compliance, and OTIF performance
• Establish inventory governance, safety stock, reorder thresholds, and SLOB mitigation
• Build robust risk management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance plans
• Collaborate with QA, Production, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial Sales

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain strategy

Regulatory compliance

ERP systems

Forecasting & planning

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for a hands‑on yet strategic Supply Chain leader who can see the bigger picture while remaining close to operational realities.

You should be comfortable managing international complexity, developing suppliers, solving supply challenges, and working cross‑functionally in a regulated manufacturing environment. Most importantly, you will have the leadership capability to build a resilient, efficient, compliant, and scalable supply chain that supports both operational excellence and future business growth.

You will be managing a team of more than 10 people across 2 sites in the penang area. The team is divided into customer service, planning, warehouse and procurement. We are currently in the process of expanding our distribution setup in order to manage increasing international demand. We currently sell our products in more than 40 international markets. We are headquartered in Sweden but has our divisional leadership in Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership & Transformation

Manage end-to-end supply chain strategies that drive operational efficiency, optimize lead times, and optimize operating costs.

Align regional and global supply chain strategies directly with business growth objectives, new market expansion, and commercial targets.

Scale the supply chain infrastructure to support our specialized medical device product portfolios.

Demand Planning and Forecasting:

Oversee advanced demand and supply planning models to balance market volatility with manufacturing constraints.

Oversee production scheduling workflows to ensure smooth throughput, optimal capacity utilization, and flawless execution against customer orders in close collaboration with internal stakeholders

Direct strategic sourcing initiatives for critical raw materials, medical‑grade packaging and contract manufacturing partners.

Negotiate long‑term master service agreements (MSAs) and supply contracts, locking in favourable terms and pricing without compromising quality.

Manage setup in compliance with established SCM KPIs, monitoring vendor performance, risk profiles, and strict compliance with medical quality agreements.

Logistics, & Distribution Network Design

Oversee logistics operations, including international freight forwarding, custom clearances, and secondary distribution.

Ensure stringent cold‑chain compliance and environmental controls for temperature‑sensitive wound care products and medical devices.

Optimize warehousing and distribution footprints (including 3PL partnerships) to maximize On‑Time In‑Full (OTIF) delivery metrics.

Inventory Governance & Working Capital Optimization

Establish inventory control policies, including safety stock calculations, reorder thresholds, and economic order quantities.

Drive proactive tracking and mitigation plans for slow‑moving, near‑expiry, or obsolete (SLOB) inventory.

Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to maintain 100% data integrity for regulatory and financial compliance audits.

Risk Management, Quality, & Regulatory Compliance

Build robust business continuity and dual‑sourcing contingency plans to insulate the supply chain from global disruptions, raw material shortages, or geopolitical risks.

Ensure strict adherence to ISO 13485, cGMP, ISO 14001, and international medical device regulatory bodies.

Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to maintain complete track‑and‑trace traceability from raw material suppliers to end‑users for seamless recall readiness.

Financial Control & Budgeting

Develop and manage the comprehensive supply chain operational costs.

Drive continuous cost‑optimization initiatives, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and value engineering projects.

Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and elevate the supply chain team (covering procurement, planning, logistics, customer service and warehouse functions).

Foster a collaborative, audit‑ready, and high‑performance culture.

Partner closely with QA, Production, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial Sales to streamline

Competence & Capability Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related science/engineering discipline.

Experience & Technical Skills

Experience: Minimum 6 years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role.

Industry Background: Direct, hands‑on experience within the Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, or Advanced Wound Management sector is a distinct and vital advantage.

Regulatory Acumen: Deep, practical knowledge of medical device quality management systems (ISO 13485) and traceability mandates.

Technical & Soft Skills:

Advanced proficiency in major ERP systems and advanced planning tools. The company is currently implementing new ERP in operations

Exceptional stakeholder management, high‑stakes negotiation, and crisis management capabilities.

Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing, cross‑functional teams

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Bactiguard (South East Asia) Sdn. Bhd. is a Swedish medical device company with a mission to save lives. To achieve this mission, we develop and supply infection prevention solutions which reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections and the use of antibiotics. In this way, we save significant costs for healthcare and the society at large.

Join us and be part of a company that innovates and provides patented technological solutions across the healthcare industry. We are a growing company, established in providing medical device solutions with a Mission to Save Lives, from hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and patients.

Bactiguard (South East Asia) Sdn. Bhd. is a Swedish medical device company with a mission to save lives. To achieve this mission, we develop and supply infection prevention solutions which reduce the risk of healthcare associated infections and the use of antibiotics. In this way, we save significant costs for healthcare and the society at large.

Join us and be part of a company that innovates and provides patented technological solutions across the healthcare industry. We are a growing company, established in providing medical device solutions with a Mission to Save Lives, from hospitals, pharmacies, clinics, and patients.

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