Supply Chain Assistant

Onduline Building Materials (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A building materials company located in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a candidate for a logistics role. The successful applicant will assist in preparing import and export documentation, liaise with customers for timely shipments, and participate in supply planning decisions. Ideal candidates should have a diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and be proficient in business software. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing import and export documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaise with customers to organize shipments; help ensure shipments are on time.
• Assist in sourcing, evaluating and maintaining a portfolio of vendors.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure factory purchases are processed properly.
• Liaise with vendors for price comparisons for procurement decisions.
• Participate in supply planning decisions with other departments.
• Assist in preparing relevant monthly management reports.
• Support local Head of Supply Chain in improvement projects.
• Ensure relevant government licenses and approvals are renewed on time.

Skills

Proficient in standard business office software (MS Office)

Strong analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Fluency in verbal and written English

Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluency in Mandarin

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Logistics Management or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing import and export documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Liaise with customers to organize shipments; help ensure shipments are on time and meet delivery requirements.
• Assist in sourcing, evaluating and maintaining a portfolio of vendors and forwarders.
• Prepare purchase orders and help ensure factory purchases are processed in accordance with proper procedures.
• Liaise with vendors for price comparisons to advise management on procurement decisions.
• Participate in supply planning decisions together with representatives from other departments.
• Assist in preparing relevant monthly management reports.
• Support local Head of Supply Chain in improvement projects.
• Ensure relevant government licenses and approvals (e.g. MITI export approval) are renewed on time.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in standard business office software (MS Office).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Agile and highly trainable.
• Fluency in verbal and written English and Bahasa Malaysia (Mandarin is a plus).

Education and Experience

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management/Business/Logistics Management or related field.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.