Supply Chain · Petaling Jaya, Selangor · Contract
Role Description
The Supply Chain Executive owns NBDY's supply chain from end to end - from product planning and demand forecasting, through supply planning and purchasing, to inventory, so the right fragrance products are available in the right quantity, at the right time and at the right cost.
This is an all-rounder role. The Executive understands how the whole flow connects, from a launch idea to a SKU on shelf, and can step into any part of it: building the forecast, turning it into a supply plan, raising and chasing purchase orders, and keeping stock healthy.
Primary mandate:
Keep NBDY products in stock and launches on time, while controlling inventory levels and cost across the supply chain. Role level: Executive / individual contributor.
Key Responsibilities
1 Product Planning
- Work with the Product and Marketing teams on new launches and the SKU range, building the timeline from concept to launch-ready stock.
- Maintain the critical path for each launch across fragrance oil, bottles, caps, packaging and finished goods.
- Manage the SKU lifecycle, including new introductions, range changes and discontinuations.
2 Demand Planning
- Build and maintain a rolling monthly demand forecast by SKU and channel, using sales history, the campaign calendar, launches and seasonality.
- Lead a monthly demand and supply review with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance.
- Track forecast accuracy and adjust the forecast as actual sales come in.
3Supply Planning
- Turn the demand forecast into a supply plan covering production and purchase requirements.
- Plan around supplier lead times, minimum order quantities and safety stock.
- Coordinate production schedules with in-house or contract manufacturers.
- Raise and track purchase orders for finished goods, fragrance oils, bottles, caps and packaging materials through to delivery.
- Source and evaluate suppliers; negotiate price, MOQ, lead time and payment terms within approved limits.
- Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost and on-time delivery, and resolve supplier issues.
5Inventory Management
- Set and review safety stock levels and reorder points by SKU.
- Monitor stock health - stock cover, ageing, slow movers and expiry - and act before stock becomes excess or obsolete.
- Minimise stockouts on core SKUs while keeping overall inventory within the agreed range.
6Import, Cost & Compliance
- Coordinate imports of materials and finished goods with freight forwarders, including customs clearance and duties.
- Track landed cost and support Finance on product costing (COGS).
- Keep product documentation, batch / lot records and regulatory requirements (such as cosmetic notification, where applicable) up to date.
7Systems, Reporting & Improvement
- Maintain accurate supply chain data in the ERP / inventory system.
- Report weekly and monthly on forecast accuracy, stock cover, PO status and supplier performance.
- Identify and implement improvements to the planning and purchasing process.
8Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Product & Marketing: launch plans, SKU range and campaign volumes.
- Sales: demand inputs, channel forecasts and stock allocation.
- Finance: purchasing budget, costing and supplier payments.
- Logistics & Warehouse: inbound scheduling, receiving and stock accuracy.
Qualifications
- Strong Supply Chain Operations experience, including coordination of inventory, logistics, and distribution activities.
- Proficiency in Demand Planning and Production Planning to align forecasts with manufacturing capabilities and market needs.
- Advanced Analytical Skills for interpreting data, building reports, and supporting data-driven decisions.
- Effective Communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and presenting insights to leadership.
- Import, customs and freight forwarding experience
- Sourcing from overseas suppliers, particularly China.
- Relevant experience in FMCG, F&B, fashion, or related consumer industries is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Familiarity with ERP or supply chain planning systems and strong Excel or data analysis tool proficiency.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on ownership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.