Supply Chain Analyst

Benchmark; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Penang is seeking a professional for a materials management role. You will be responsible for total materials management, collaborating with customers to optimize inventory levels while implementing improvements in the supply chain process. Ideal candidates should have a diploma or degree in a related field, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment. Fluency in English is required, along with knowledge of MRP or Baan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Basic electronic component knowledge.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for total materials management for customers.
• Collaborate with customers to manage inventory levels and minimize obsolescence.
• Monitor and expedite timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer collaboration

Supply chain process improvement

Business analysis

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MRP

Baan

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accountable for total materials management for customer
• Collaborate with customers, operations and purchasing to appropriately manage inventory levels and minimize obsolescence
• Interface with customers and internal resources for management of AVL choices and alternates in order to monitor or reduce product cost or inventory levels, manage EOL and other supply issues
• Support engineering changes and new product introduction
• Monitor, follow-up and expedite to ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules and stoppages
• Participate on the customer team to support development of supply chain solution to support department, business unit and divisional goals
• Recommend improvements and implement improvements to the supply chain process
• Develop and manage customer specific planning systems such as kanban, safety stock, vendor managed inventory or other unique systems
• Conduct day-to-day business analysis supporting supply chain management

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment
• Basic electronic component knowledge
• Knowledge of MRP or Baan
• Fluent in English and be able to communicate with all levels
• Diploma/Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or equivalent