Senior Supply Chain Director - Strategy & Excellence

Biomed Global; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Biomed Global is seeking a Senior Supply Chain leader to own end-to-end planning, procurement, and logistics, ensuring efficient product flows and cost effectiveness. You will drive S&OP/IBP processes, manage international logistics and compliance, and build resilient supplier networks to support profitable growth.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain leadership within healthcare or related fields, strong strategic and people management skills, and a data-driven approach to decision

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or Life Sciences).
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably within healthcare, pharmaceutical, medical device, or diagnostics industries.
• Strategic thinking with proven leadership and people management; able to scale teams and capabilities.
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep knowledge of ERP/analytics (planning, procurement, inventory, WMS/TMS) and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent organisational, planning, presentation, and communication skills; comfortable with C-suite and external partners.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability; continuous-improvement mindset (lean/Kaizen; Six Sigma exposure a plus).
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, GDPMD, and medical device logistics/compliance; sound understanding of product and shelf-life considerations.
• High integrity, resilience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the supply chain strategy (procurement, planning, logistics, distribution) in alignment with corporate goals and market growth plans.
• Lead S&OP/IBP cadence with Commercial, Finance, QA/RA, and Operations to deliver accurate demand plans, supply commitments, and inventory targets.
• Oversee international logistics and trade compliance: import/export regulations, permits/licences, customs brokerage, and country health-authority requirements.
• Build resilience and risk management: identify disruption risks (supply, quality, capacity, geopolitical), set mitigation plans, safety-stock policies, and multi-sourcing strategies.
• Develop supplier strategies: selection, segmentation, contract/price negotiations, performance management (OTIF, quality, cost, service), and long-term partnerships aligned to sustainability and ESG goals.
• Drive operational excellence using lean principles, standard work, and automation; implement best practices to improve service, reduce cost-to-serve, and shorten lead times.
• Own inventory health: set policy by segment/shelf-life; manage slow/non-moving and obsolescence; optimise working capital while safeguarding service levels.
• Lead ERP and digital capabilities (planning, procurement, WMS, TMS, analytics dashboards) to enhance end-to-end visibility and decision speed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, GDPMD, and relevant MDA/health-authority requirements; uphold documentation and audit readiness.
• Oversee recall/traceability readiness; support product recall activities and CAPA effectiveness as required.
• Review and approve quality and supply chain policies/SOPs and controlled documents.
• Set, review, and act on KPIs and analytics: forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns/ageing, cost-to-serve, freight spend, supplier scorecards, and quality metrics.
• Sponsor process-improvement and cost-reduction projects (network, freight, sourcing, automation) with clear business cases and ROI tracking.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team; build bench strength, clear accountabilities, and a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

People management

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Analytical thinking

Lean / Kaizen exposure

Project management

Supply chain strategy

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or Life Sciences

Tools

ERP / Analytics

Job description

Biomed Global is seeking a Senior Supply Chain leader to own end-to-end planning, procurement, and logistics, ensuring efficient product flows and cost effectiveness. You will drive S&OP/IBP processes, manage international logistics and compliance, and build resilient supplier networks to support profitable growth.

The role requires 10+ years in supply chain leadership within healthcare or related fields, strong strategic and people management skills, and a data-driven approach to decision