Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Ambition Recruitment; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transport allowance

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is recruiting a Senior Manager, Supply Chain for our manufacturing client in Pahang. This permanent, leadership role oversees end-to-end supply chain including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and trade compliance, with housing and transport allowance on offer.

You will lead a high-performance team, oversee S&OP, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with NPI, engineering and quality teams to improve material efficiency and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 12-15 years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing, with at least 5-8 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in EMS, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, or automotive industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, setting clear objectives and nurturing a high-performance culture.
• Oversee S&OP and demand forecasting to maintain material and finished goods availability.
• Drive cost reductions across freight, brokerage, duties, and customs operations.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with NPI, engineering, and quality teams to achieve material efficiency and cost improvement goals.
• Ensure global trade compliance across import/export requirements, liaising with Customs and relevant government bodies.
• Maintain ISO procedures and uphold quality, safety, and health standards across the materials function.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Senior Manager, Supply Chain | Pahang | Permanent

If you're a senior supply chain leader with a passion for operational excellence, strategic sourcing, and building high-performing teams in a complex manufacturing environment, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client is a globally respected electronics engineering and manufacturing organisation seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead their end-to-end supply chain function at their Pahang facility.

Why Apply?

This is a true leadership role with global reach and genuine local impact. You'll have full ownership of supply chain strategy - spanning demand planning, logistics, procurement, vendor management, and trade compliance - within a precision-driven manufacturing environment. A housing and transport allowance is on offer, making this a compelling opportunity for the right senior professional.

The Role

An end-to-end supply chain leadership position with strategic and operational accountability:

• Lead and develop the supply chain team, setting clear objectives and nurturing a high-performance culture
• Oversee S&OP and demand forecasting to maintain material and finished goods availability
• Drive cost reductions across freight, brokerage, duties, and customs operations
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets
• Collaborate with NPI, engineering, and quality teams to achieve material efficiency and cost improvement goals
• Ensure global trade compliance across import/export requirements, liaising with Customs and relevant government bodies
• Maintain ISO procedures and uphold quality, safety, and health standards across the materials function

What We're Looking For

An experienced, commercially minded supply chain leader ready to make a lasting impact:

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• 12-15 years of progressive supply chain experience in manufacturing, with at least 5-8 years in a senior leadership role
• Background in EMS, semiconductor, medical device, aerospace, or automotive industries strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of MRP systems, preferably SAP, and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ready to take the helm of a complex, high-impact supply chain function?

JTK Number: JTKSM 995 | Company Registration Number: 201301019088 (1048918-T)