Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Ambition; Pahang; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Transport allowance

Job summary

Ambition in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manager, Supply Chain for its Pahang facility. You will lead end-to-end supply chain across demand planning, logistics, procurement, and trade compliance in a global manufacturing setting.

You will build high-performing teams, drive material availability, and deliver cost reductions while upholding ISO quality and safety standards. The role is permanent and on-site, with housing and transport allowances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in supply chain with 5–8 years in senior leadership.
• Experience in EMS/semiconductor/medical devices preferred.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain team.
• Oversee S&OP and demand forecasting.
• Drive cost reductions across freight, brokerage, duties and customs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies with suppliers.
• Collaborate with NPI, engineering, and quality teams.
• Ensure global trade compliance.
• Maintain ISO procedures and uphold quality, safety, health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Demand forecasting

S&OP

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship management

MS Office

MRP/ SAP

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business OR Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

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)