Senior Strategic Planning Manager_Manufacturing @ Penang

Randstad Malaysia; George Town; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Senior Strategic Planning Manager to align global supply chain strategies with regional and divisional partners. The role involves leading site assessments for technology rollouts and launches, developing metrics, and driving end-to-end network optimization across the organization.

The candidate should have eight+ years of cross-functional experience in manufacturing or supply chain, strong financial acumen, and a Bachelor Degree in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of cross-functional experience across manufacturing sites or divisional supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated background in global supply chain network optimization, strategic planning, and project management.
• Strong financial acumen alongside practical experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• High proficiency in English with clear communication skills across multi-level stakeholder networks.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection assessments for new technology rollouts and regional product launches.
• Develop strategic processes and execution metrics to position the supply network for future expansion.
• Partner with global sourcing units and manufacturing facilities to drive end-to-end network optimization projects.
• Analyze cross-functional operational datasets to identify trends and guide capital investment decisions.
• Evaluate industry best practices outside the sector to drive continuous performance improvements across planning and delivery functions.

Skills

Global supply chain

Strategic planning

Project management

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

about the company

you will be joining a leading global medical technology corporation that produces innovative health and surgical solutions. The business maintains a strong international market presence while promoting a culture focused on operational growth, inclusion, and continuous career development.

about the job

As a Senior Strategic Planning Manager, you will manage relationship frameworks with regional and divisional partners to align global supply chain strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection assessments for new technology rollouts and regional product launches.
• Develop strategic processes and execution metrics to position the supply network for future expansion.
• Partner with global sourcing units and manufacturing facilities to drive end-to-end network optimization projects.
• Analyze cross-functional operational datasets to identify trends and guide capital investment decisions.
• Evaluate industry best practices outside the sector to drive continuous performance improvements across planning and delivery functions.

skills and experience required.

• Minimum eight years of cross-functional experience across manufacturing sites or divisional supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated background in global supply chain network optimization, strategic planning, and project management.
• Strong financial acumen alongside practical experience in regulated manufacturing environments.
• High proficiency in Eenglish with clear communication skills across multi-level stakeholder networks.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree