Supply Chain Manager

Kitron; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitron in Malaysia is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, planning, and logistics, ensuring timely and cost-efficient delivery.

You will lead a team, develop strategies, and collaborate with production, sales and finance to optimize inventory and supplier performance. Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia and English is essential; Mandarin is a plus.

Senai location offers challenging role with scope to implement improvements and drive cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or related field.
• Proven leadership in supply chain management including sourcing, procurement, planning and logistics; EMS experience is a plus.
• Strong cost awareness and analytical capability to optimize expenditures and trends.
• Experience with hardware materials, plastics, and electronic components and related packaging materials.
• Excellent command of Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic supply chain plans that align with company goals and customer demand.
• Plan and forecast inventory and production materials to minimize stockouts.
• Negotiate contracts and vet suppliers to secure best prices, quality, and delivery terms.
• Lead cross-functional teams in production planning, logistics, and procurement.
• Monitor KPIs such as order fulfilment, delivery times and inventory turnover.

Skills

Leadership

Cost awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or related field

Job description

About Kitron

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. The company has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China,Malaysia and the United States. With 2500 highly skilled employees, Kitron manufactures and delivers anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end - products for customers globally. Related technical services like prototyping, industrialisation, material analysing and test development are also key competencies offered by Kitron.

Our values

Location: Senai

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain processes. This role involves strategic planning, supplier management, sourcing and procurement, production planning, and logistics management to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials and products. The Supply Chain Manager will develop and implement supply chain strategies, manage budgets, and lead a team to achieve organizational goals.

1. Strategic Supply Chain Planning:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the supply chain operations, including sourcing and procurement strategies, production planning, and logistics that align with the organization goals and customer demand patterns

• Plan and forecast inventory need of production components and production materials to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts to meet customer expectations

• Negotiate contracts, approve and vet new suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and delivery terms for products and services based on parts/materials demand forecast and specifications

• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as supply disruptions or seasonal demand fluctuations

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness of the supply chain operations

2. Sourcing, Procurement and Planning:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing, such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and currency fluctuations

• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to maintain supply continuity and minimize impact on production schedules

• Development of efficient procurement processes and procurement cost/time, optimization of components/materials/parts, costing new items/products and technical aspects of management, monitoring of their application and scheduling of continuous improvement to ensure optimal material procurement/cost

• Collaborate with production to develop accurate production schedules based on customer demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to ensure uninterrupted and timely supply of materials according to production requirements

• Source for alternative suppliers/manufacturers for material/component supply, approved by the customer to ensure production continuity

• Analyze component supply market to identify risks in a timely manner to develop, justify and implement timely corrective actions to avoid material shortage risk

3. Logistics Management:

• Oversee logistics and distribution to ensure timely and accurate delivery of supply / customer products

• Oversee the coordination with customs and other regulatory bodies regarding LMW matters and verify all documentation / reports to ensure accuracy and compliance

4. Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure the best quality, cost, and delivery terms for approved components and materials

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and distributors

5. Cost Management and Analysis:

• Analyze market trends, pricing structures, and supplier performance to identify cost-saving opportunities

• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and operational efficiency

6. Performance Metrics:

• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to supply chain operations, such as order fulfilment rates, delivery times, and inventory turnover

• Analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency

• Regularly review supply chain performance, solicit feedback, and adjust strategies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction

7. Personnel and Performance Management:

• Establish departmental KPIs aligned with organizational objectives and develop a reporting framework to measure performance

• Plan departmental resources, identify training needs and ensure timely implementation of training plans to enhance employee skills and performance

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Develop annual and periodic performance goals for direct reports and ensure departmental activities follow the agreed performance management system

8. Budget and Resource Management:

• Prepare departmental budgets in alignment with organizational goals and recommend approval by the managing director

• Ensure that departmental activities are in line with the budget, optimizing resource allocation and maximizing cost-effectiveness

9. Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively, including production, sales, and finance, to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with overall business objectives

• Provide regular updates on supply chain performance and initiatives, focusing on supply chain readiness and product availability

10. Others

• Ensure the IFS ERP system is set up to accurately develop and account for the entire supply chain management in accordance with group policies

• Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the managing director

Qualification & requirements

• Candidate MUST possess a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics or related field.

• Proven experience in leadership roles in supply chain management including but not limited to sourcing, procurement, planning and logistics; experience in EMS industry would be an added advantage.

• Possesses strong cost awareness and analytical capabilities to effectively optimize expenditures and analyze market trends, pricing structures, and cost-saving opportunities.

• Experienced with market dynamics of hardware materials (cold-rolled sheets, aluminum sheets), plastics, and electronic components (diodes, transistors, MOS tubes, resistors, capacitors, inductors, magnetic cores, PCBs, LEDs, integrated circuits), as well as various packaging materials.

• Experienced with LMW operations and customs procedures.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate complex information clearly.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, coordinate and support a team.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions.

• Excellent command in Bahasa Malaysia and English language, both in written and spoken.

• Being able to communicate in Mandarin would be an added advantage.