Spare Parts Inventory & Reliability Supervisor

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering (Spare Part Inventory Management) in Penang to lead maintenance spare parts inventory, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. You will oversee planning, procurement coordination, and accuracy, driving cost reduction and continuous improvement across the inventory lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2–3 years in spare parts or MRO within manufacturing, with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in maintenance spare parts, warehouse, inventory, or MRO materials management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle) or other planning software, demand forecasting, inventory management and production scheduling.
• Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, procurement processes, and warehouse operations.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant-wide management of maintenance spare parts to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production.
• Oversee inventory planning, stock optimization, and consumption analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.
• Coordinate end-to-end spare parts procurement, including demand planning, purchase requisitions, supplier follow-up, delivery, and repair services.
• Prepare quarterly spare parts demand forecasts and support maintenance shutdown, turnaround, and project planning activities.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock audits, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor and analyze inventory performance indicators, including stock availability, inventory turnover, carrying costs, and forecast accuracy.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives related to spare parts management, inventory control, and supplier performance.
• Manage spare parts scrapping and disposal activities through the e-Scrap system in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and compliance with company standards, audit requirements, and ERP/mSPIM system processes.
• Supervise and develop the inventory team while fostering cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Procurement

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering (Spare Part Inventory Management) in Penang to lead maintenance spare parts inventory, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime. You will oversee planning, procurement coordination, and accuracy, driving cost reduction and continuous improvement across the inventory lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline and 2–3 years in spare parts or MRO within manufacturing, with ERP