Senior Supply Chain Manager

AMS; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Manager with over 10 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in regulated environments. The role is crucial for optimizing all operations, from procurement to distribution, while ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should possess strong leadership abilities, and the role requires proficiency in both English and Malay, along with a willingness to travel internationally. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years or advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong proficiency in English and Malay.
• Willingness to travel internationally for 1-2 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the supply chain team to exceed performance expectations.
• Optimize end-to-end supply chain operations in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Manage procurement, production scheduling, and logistics for timely delivery.

Skills

Management of Financial and Material Resources

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Effective Communication Skills

Collaboration and Productivity Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, form, mentor, develop and coach the Supply Chain team on meeting / exceeding performance expectations.
• Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations for a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for production planning, procurement, production scheduling, outsourcing, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
• Develop integrated processes that connect internal functions including operations, purchasing, and logistics with external suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and third-party logistics providers.
• Plans and evaluates activities to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement, inventory management, production material planning, and quality control.
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and material control systems to drive cost savings, optimize workflows, and deliver effective solutions.
• Supports the transfer of manufacturing products and the recruitment of new talent.
• Ensure the prioritization of strategic and department level initiatives to include defining performance goals and targets, conducting performance reviews, and staff 1:1s to guide performance management and employee development efforts and manage toward departmental goals.

Functional Skills

• Management of Financial and Material Resources, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Management of Personnel Resources, Collaboration and Productivity Software, Effective Communication Skills.
• Procurement & Purchasing, Production Planning & Scheduling, Data Science and Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Inventory Management, Demand Planning & Forecasting, ERP & Supply Chain Systems, Logistics & Distribution, Managing Quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal proficiency in English and Malay language.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods, typically ranging from 1 to 2 months or more.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain management, with significant exposure to medical device or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience and accountability driving change resulting in improvement of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost KPIs.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex project transformation initiatives with high level of visibility and business criticality.
• Hands-on experience managing cross-functional projects working across businesses, sites, or regions.
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and change management.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced analytics.