Senior Manager - System Architecture

Crystal International Group Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel manufacturing company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a professional with 15 years' experience in system architecture design to align enterprise systems with business objectives. The role involves evaluating software applications, collaborating across teams, and presenting architectural designs to management. Proficiency in English and Chinese is required, along with advanced understanding of manufacturing processes. The position offers a competitive benefits package including double pay and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Double pay

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes from product development to logistics.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise system architectures aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate and select software applications to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

System architecture design

Operational efficiency

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PLM

ERP

MES

WMS

Job description

About Crystal International Group Limited ★ Crystal International Group Limited ("Crystal International" or the "Company") is a global leader in the apparel manufacturing industry. Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability and registered by way of continuation in the Cayman Islands, the Company was founded in Hong Kong in 1970. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Group", or "we") have diversified product categories into five segments, namely lifestyle wear, denim, intimate, sweater, and sportswear and outdoor apparel, with leading positions in corresponding categories. The Group operates a multi‑country manufacturing platform with around 20 production facilities spanning five countries—Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Group serves a group of leading global brands through a highly differentiated "Co‑creation" business model, offering value‑added services and satisfying our customers through accumulated knowledge of the fashion market, promptness of service, and creative innovation. We strive to produce the right products at the right time and at the right cost, which is a critical component to the success of our customers’ global apparel brands in an ever‑changing industry environment. The Group maintains a keen focus on sustainability and was ranked 17th out of 50 in the Fortune business magazine "Change the World" list in 2016. The list recognises companies across the world that have made significant social and environmental contributions. Please visit Crystal International’s corporate website at http://www.crystalgroup.com for more information.

Responsibilities

• Align and design enterprise system architectures, standards, integration practices, and roadmaps with business objectives, ensuring governance and consistency across digital transformation initiatives and various projects.
• Provide recommendations for system enhancements.
• Evaluate & select software applications, platforms & tools to increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain standards to support business processes, integration, and data flows for garment and textile manufacturing systems, ensuring aligned implementation with project teams.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross‑functional teams at all organizational levels to gather requirements, define system architectures, manage governance, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present architecture designs, roadmaps, and system integration diagrams to senior management and stakeholders, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and influence throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 15 years as a similar role within the manufacturing industry.
• Proficiency in system architecture design and implementation, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Strong business and system knowledge of manufacturing business‑related processes, including product development lifecycle, procurement, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, manufacturing execution control and tracking, quality control, warehouse and logistics.
• Proficiency in PLM, ERP, APS, MES, QA, WMS system architecture design and implementation, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Good command of English and Chinese.
• Working location: Hong Kong.

Benefits

• Double pay
• Performance bonus
• Five‑day workweek
• Medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible working hours