Supply Chain - Director

Biomed Global (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Biomed Global (M) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a senior supply chain leader to own end-to-end planning, procurement, logistics and distribution, ensuring cost efficiency, compliance, and alignment with business goals.

The role requires leading S&OP/IBP with cross-functional teams, managing international logistics, and driving continuous improvement using lean principles to optimize service levels and working capital. You will mentor the SC team and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver on KPIs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably healthcare/pharma.
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Deep knowledge of ERP/analytics (planning, procurement, inventory, WMS/TMS) and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent organisational, planning, presentation, and communication skills; able to interact with C-suite and external partners.
• Lean/Kaizen/Six Sigma exposure is a plus.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, GDPMD, and medical device logistics/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the supply chain strategy (procurement, planning, logistics, distribution) aligned with corporate goals.
• 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, set mitigation plans, safety-stock policies, and multi-sourcing strategies.
• Develop supplier strategies: selection, segmentation, contract/price negotiations, performance management, and long-term partnerships.
• Drive operational excellence using lean principles, standard work, and automation; improve service and reduce cost-to-serve.
• Own inventory health: set policy by segment/shelf-life; manage obsolescence; optimise working capital while safeguarding service levels.
• Lead ERP and digital capabilities (planning, procurement, WMS, TMS, analytics dashboards) for end-to-end visibility.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001, GDPMD, and health-authority requirements; uphold audit readiness.
• Oversee recall/traceability readiness 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, turns, cost-to-serve, freight spend).
• Sponsor process-improvement and cost-reduction projects with ROI tracking.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team; foster safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders for seamless execution.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Business/Life Sciences

Tools

ERP systems

WMS/TMS

Job description

Serve as the senior strategist and leader for the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring efficiency, cost effectiveness, compliance, and strong alignment with business objectives. Own demand and supply planning, procurement, logistics, and distribution performance to enable reliable product flow from suppliers to customers, supporting profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Biomed Global is a major local company representing a number of world renowned companies with innovative technologies in the Clinical Diagnostics and Biotech Life Science sector. We worked closely with key opinion leaders in their respective specialties in bringing technologies into Malaysia which directly improved the quality of health care to the general public. We are the market leader in HIV monitoring, Leukemia analysis by Flow-Cytometer, Cord Blood Banking, Allergy Diagnosis, Transfusion medicine and Stem-Cell research. Plans are also underway to acquire certain IP in Medical Innovation to embark on manufacturing activities.

We brought to the customer in terms of value technology, excellent services and continuing education in the past seventeen years. Customer view Biomed Global is a reliable and trustworthy partner because of the track record and the continuous fulfillment of its commitments and promises. All members of the company were doctrine to practice high ethics, teamwork, excellent business performance and initiative as our shared value and beliefs. All these vision, mission and shared value and belief are build on the foundation of Biomed Global group, which is to be a responsive organization, caring for the staffs and society, be courteous to our peers, provide excellent services and build a strong and lasting partnership with our customers. It is the beliefs of the BMS management and staff that together we shall achieved our slogan which is “Towards Better Lives”.

We have won the prestigious Golden Bull Award for the year of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. We have operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand, with further regional expansion planned. In our efforts to modernize our business operations, we are looking for dynamic individuals with bright ideas and the willingness and determination to undertake challenging projects and follow through until a successful completion is achieved. If you are looking for a job that gives you the freedom to innovate, a chance to handle challenges that are only limited by your imagination, and be rewarded accordingly,

Biomed Global is a major local company representing a number of world renowned companies with innovative technologies in the Clinical Diagnostics and Biotech Life Science sector. We worked closely with key opinion leaders in their respective specialties in bringing technologies into Malaysia which directly improved the quality of health care to the general public. We are the market leader in HIV monitoring, Leukemia analysis by Flow-Cytometer, Cord Blood Banking, Allergy Diagnosis, Transfusion medicine and Stem-Cell research. Plans are also underway to acquire certain IP in Medical Innovation to embark on manufacturing activities.

We brought to the customer in terms of value technology, excellent services and continuing education in the past seventeen years. Customer view Biomed Global is a reliable and trustworthy partner because of the track record and the continuous fulfillment of its commitments and promises. All members of the company were doctrine to practice high ethics, teamwork, excellent business performance and initiative as our shared value and beliefs. All these vision, mission and shared value and belief are build on the foundation of Biomed Global group, which is to be a responsive organization, caring for the staffs and society, be courteous to our peers, provide excellent services and build a strong and lasting partnership with our customers. It is the beliefs of the BMS management and staff that together we shall achieved our slogan which is “Towards Better Lives”.

We have won the prestigious Golden Bull Award for the year of 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. We have operations in Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia and Thailand, with further regional expansion planned. In our efforts to modernize our business operations, we are looking for dynamic individuals with bright ideas and the willingness and determination to undertake challenging projects and follow through until a successful completion is achieved. If you are looking for a job that gives you the freedom to innovate, a chance to handle challenges that are only limited by your imagination, and be rewarded accordingly,