Supply Chain Manager

PEOPLE PROFILERS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimize supply chain functions. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and at least 8-10 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing forecasts, driving process improvements, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure efficient operations. This role demands a forward-thinking mindset, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Logistics / Supply Chain.
• Strong hands-on capability with independent work focus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset towards process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Overall strategy and execution of supply chain management.
• Collaborates with departments to identify resources for supply chain.
• Establishes performance metrics for supply chain effectiveness.

Skills

Process Improvement

Team Coordination

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

Job Summary

• Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the supply chain management function as well as the planning and directing of activities and operations of the business.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency within operations.
• Manage current and long-term forecast projections to drive production and inventory planning goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
• Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
• Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
• Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
• Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company. Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
• Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
• Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
• Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
• Synchronized execution of new products and launches Reduction of no value-added complexity and streamline operations Able to set KPI targets and drive performance
• Ensure inventory levels have direct correlation to cost of sales budgets in each country and work closely with in country planners to ensure any planned A&P and sales initiatives are planned.
• Maintain a rolling 18-month planning horizon and limit the need to request additional unplanned inventory.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job requirement

• Possess at least a Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management or any related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years working experience in Logistic / Supply Chain or any other related field.
• Entrepreneur & Forward-thinking mindset towards Process Improvement (via digitalization / transformation approach)
• Organized & Ability to work under fast-paced environment
• Team Player (Co-ordinate & liaise with Internal & External Stakeholders) with strong capability to be hands-on
• Independent (work with minimal supervision) with a focus on results