Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Chain Planning

Lumileds Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumileds International is seeking a Senior Manager Supply Chain Planning to own end-to-end planning, including material planning, inventory management, and factory planning. You will balance demand with capacity, optimize working capital, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration to develop planning best practices, meet budget targets, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing or supply chain planning.
• 3–5 years in a managerial role leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly customer alignment meetings to reconcile forecasts with manufacturing capabilities and supplier capacity.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term supply plans to ensure FG flow and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to optimize throughput and production schedules.
• Generate demand vs supply scenarios for new products, obsolescence and process improvements.
• Oversee MRP parameters, lead times, safety stocks, and reorder points in the ERP system.
• Ensure materials are available to prevent line stoppages and avoid excess holdings.
• Communicate forecasts with Procurement and manage supplier performance.
• Provide feedback on inventory risks and drive continuous reduction initiatives.
• Set and monitor inventory targets for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Apply financial analysis to opportunities and minimize write-offs.
• Prepare executive summaries for monthly closings and AOP inventory projections.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of planners and analysts.
• Drive adoption of advanced planning tools and data analytics dashboards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Planning & scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or industrial engineering

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

Lumileds International is seeking a Senior Manager Supply Chain Planning to own end-to-end planning, including material planning, inventory management, and factory planning. You will balance demand with capacity, optimize working capital, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration to develop planning best practices, meet budget targets, and enhance customer satisfaction.