Supply Chain Lead

Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for overseeing its end-to-end supply chain operations to support aircraft manufacturing. The role encompasses planning strategies, supplier management, and compliance with industry regulations. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5–8 years of experience, particularly in aerospace or aviation supply chains. This position offers a chance to contribute significantly to the Malaysian aerospace industry and work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Benefits

Be part of Malaysia’s pioneering small aircraft manufacturing journey

High-impact role in aircraft production

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or MRO environments.
• Strong understanding of aerospace supply chain requirements, compliance, and traceability.
• Experience working with regulated production environments (Part 21 / aviation manufacturing is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies.
• Align material planning with aircraft production schedules.
• Ensure all procured parts and materials meet regulatory, airworthiness, and traceability requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title

Supply Chain Manager

Location

Senai, Johor, Malaysia

Company

Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn. Bhd.

Industry

Aerospace / Aircraft Manufacturing

Job Overview

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and continuously improving Aeronas Aerocraft’s end-to-end supply chain operations to support aircraft manufacturing, assembly, and certification requirements. This role ensures timely availability of compliant materials, parts, and services while maintaining cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and supplier reliability in accordance with aerospace standards.

The position plays a critical role in supporting production schedules, Part 21 manufacturing activities, and long-term industrialisation of Aeronas’ aircraft programs.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning & Operations

• Develop and manage end-to-end supply chain strategies covering procurement, logistics, inventory, and production support.
• Align material planning with aircraft production schedules, assembly milestones, and engineering change requirements.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of aircraft parts, raw materials, tooling, and consumables.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers in compliance with aerospace standards (e.g. AS/EN 9100, FAA/CAAM/EASA requirements).
• Establish and maintain approved supplier lists, including local and international vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and terms to optimise cost and delivery performance.
• Work closely with suppliers on quality, traceability, lead-time reduction, and risk mitigation.

Aerospace Compliance & Traceability

• Ensure all procured parts and materials meet regulatory, airworthiness, and traceability requirements (CoC, material certs, batch/lot tracking).
• Support Part 21 production, audit readiness, and regulatory inspections related to supply chain activities.
• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams on non-conformance, supplier corrective actions, and change management.

Inventory & Logistics Management

• Establish effective inventory control systems to balance availability, cost, and storage constraints.
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, customs clearance, and transportation for aerospace materials and components.
• Minimise excess, obsolete, and long-lead inventory risks.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Finance, and Program Management teams.
• Support R&D, prototyping, and certification phases with flexible and responsive supply chain solutions.
• Provide regular reporting on supply chain performance, risks, and improvement initiatives to management.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify supply chain risks (supplier dependency, long lead times, regulatory issues) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost, lead time, quality, and digitalisation of supply chain processes.
• Support local supplier development initiatives aligned with Malaysia’s aerospace ecosystem.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, preferably in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or MRO environments.
• Strong understanding of aerospace supply chain requirements, compliance, and traceability.
• Experience working with regulated production environments (Part 21 / aviation manufacturing is an advantage).
• Proven experience in supplier management, contract negotiation, and cost control.
• Good with Microsoft Project is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and digital supply chain tools.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards and quality systems (AS9100, ISO, FAA/CAAM/EASA practices is an advantage).
• Ability work in a fast-growing, dynamic aerospace environment.

Why Join Aeronas Aerocraft

• Be part of Malaysia’s pioneering small aircraft manufacturing journey.
• Work in a high-impact role supporting aircraft production and certification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams shaping the future of Malaysian aerospace capability.