Senior Associate Supply Chain (Planning)

Find Talent; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is looking for a Senior Associate Supply Chain. This role involves acting as a primary contact for customer service, planning inventory, and managing parts procurement. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain or related fields, with skills in Microsoft Excel and a strong sense of ownership. This position offers a chance to contribute to operational improvements and growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material Planning, or related fields.
• SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to work with stakeholders across different teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary point of contact for sales team on parts indent and order requests.
• Plan inventory using approved demand forecast models.
• Liaise with vendors regarding backorder statuses and lead times.

Skills

Supply Chain expertise

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong ownership

Good communication

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Associate Supply Chain to support our expansion and strengthen our end-to-end operations. In this role, you will work with teams and partners across different regions and take responsibility for important supply chain processes. This position offers a chance to contribute directly to our operational improvement and overall growth.


Job Descriptions

Primary Point of Contact - Customer Service

• Serve as the primary point of contact from sales team for parts indent and order requests, and devise action plans for urgent support cases.
• Gather and consolidate requirements from the sales and warehouse teams; perform checks before submitting purchase requisitions.
• Provide clear updates on backorder statuses to sales team and customers as well as accurate and realistic estimation of delivery lead times both internally and externally.
  

Inventory Planning

• Plan inventory by using company-approved demand forecast models; monitor and identify changes in sales trends, stock levels, and supply risks.
• Work with management to improve inventory processes, forecast models, and support digitalisation efforts.
  

Parts Procurement

• Liaise with vendors to know backorder statuses, lead time, latest pricing, negotiations, etc.

• At least 5–8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material Planning, Engineering, or related fields; SQL knowledge is a plus.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel or other similar tools.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical ability.
• A strong sense of ownership and focus on delivering results.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across different teams and regions.
• Knowledge of diesel engines is an added advantage.