Supply Chain Manager

PEOPLE PROFILERS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Supply Chain Manager with a strong focus on strategy and operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in logistics and supply chain, and possess a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include managing forecasts, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure optimal performance. This is an opportunity for a results-focused professional in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-10 years working experience in Logistic/Supply Chain.
• Forward-thinking mindset towards process improvement.
• Ability to work under a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain management strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement to streamline processes.
• Manage forecasts and drive production planning.

Skills

Process Improvement

Logistics Management

Team Coordination

Independent Work

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Job description

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Supply Chain Manager

Overview

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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