Supply Chain Manager

Starz Advise Management Pte Ltd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary per company policy

Job summary

Starz Advise Management Pte Ltd, Malaysia, invites applications for a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement, planning, inventory and logistics. The role emphasizes cost optimisation, supplier relationship management, and ERP/MRP system improvements to support production and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in supply chain, with strong leadership, Excel proficiency, and a track record of KPI-driven improvement within

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Supervisory or managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy and operations.
• Oversee procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Develop supplier relationships and manage performance KPIs.
• Implement ERP/MRP enhancements and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand and supply.

Skills

Supply chain management

Leadership

Negotiation

Cost optimisation

KPI monitoring

ERP/MRP proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Diploma in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

About Our Client

My client is the Malaysian subsidiary of one of the world’s largest Japan-headquartered printing companies, specializing in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of high-quality dye-sublimation photo printing media and imaging solutions. Serving both commercial and consumer markets globally, the company is known for its technological excellence, reliable products, and strong customer focus. The Malaysian entity supports the group’s global imaging business and fosters a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, integrity, and sustainability.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading and optimising the organisation's end-to-end supply chain operations, encompassing procurement, materials and production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, distribution, and supplier management.

The role ensures the timely and cost-effective availability of materials to support production and customer delivery requirements while maintaining optimal inventory levels, improving stock accuracy, reducing supply chain risks, and driving operational efficiency.

The incumbent will develop and implement effective supply chain strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships, optimise sourcing and inventory practices, and continuously improve processes across the supply chain. Working closely with Production, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service, the Supply Chain Manager will ensure effective alignment between demand, supply, production capacity, and business requirements.

The role will also lead supply chain improvement initiatives, including the implementation and enhancement of ERP/MRP systems, processes, performance metrics, and best practices to support the organisation's operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Strategy & Operations

• Lead the end-to-end supply chain function covering procurement, materials planning, production planning, inventory control, warehousing, receiving, logistics, and distribution.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with the organisation's operational requirements, growth plans, customer expectations, and cost optimisation objectives.
• Review and improve supply chain policies, processes, and practices to enhance efficiency, accuracy, service levels, and operational performance.
• Ensure supply chain activities comply with applicable environmental policies, industry standards, regulations, and legislation.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop appropriate contingency and mitigation plans to minimise disruption to production and customer deliveries.

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Source and procure production materials, including paper, packaging materials, inks, manufacturing consumables, and other materials required for operations.
• Identify, evaluate, select, and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery capability, capacity, reliability, and service performance.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers, vendors, logistics providers, and freight forwarders.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, competitive pricing, quality standards, and delivery performance.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs, including quality, cost, lead time, on-time delivery, and service levels.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews, provide feedback, communicate production forecasts, and align suppliers on changing demand and business requirements.
• Identify and implement sourcing and cost-reduction opportunities without compromising quality, delivery, or operational requirements.

Materials & Production Planning

• Work closely with Production, Sales, and supply chain planners to forecast demand and develop appropriate materials and supply plans.
• Ensure sufficient materials are available to support production schedules while minimising excess inventory and working capital requirements.
• Utilise MRP and other planning tools to manage material requirements, lead times, safety stock, and replenishment levels.
• Support production and capacity planning by aligning material availability with production schedules, customer orders, and forecasted demand.
• Identify potential material shortages, capacity constraints, or supply disruptions and implement timely corrective actions.

Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Analyse inventory levels and develop strategies to optimise inventory holdings, improve inventory turnover, and reduce working capital.
• Establish appropriate safety stock, reorder points, and inventory replenishment parameters based on demand patterns and supplier lead times.
• Monitor and manage slow-moving, excess, obsolete, and ageing inventory and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate inventory rotation and control methods, including FIFO (First-In, First-Out) and FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) where applicable.
• Drive improvements in stock accuracy through effective inventory controls, cycle counts, stocktakes, and reconciliation processes.
• Design and optimise warehousing strategies for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to improve space utilisation, material flow, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Assess material handling equipment requirements and workforce capacity to support the efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.

Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities to ensure timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods.
• Manage freight forwarders, transport providers, and logistics partners to achieve agreed delivery and service requirements.
• Identify opportunities to optimise transportation costs, delivery lead times, shipment consolidation, and overall logistics efficiency.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure customer delivery requirements and production schedules are effectively supported.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key supply chain KPIs, including supplier OTD/OTIF, inventory turnover, stock accuracy, inventory ageing, lead time, logistics costs, and procurement cost savings.
• Analyse supply chain performance data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, cost efficiency, service levels, and operational accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Lead or support the implementation and enhancement of ERP/MRP systems, supply chain processes, reporting tools, and automation initiatives.
• Develop and implement cross-functional supply chain processes in collaboration with Production, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop the supply chain team, ensuring clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability.
• Establish appropriate KPIs and performance objectives for team members and monitor progress against agreed targets.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, cost awareness, operational excellence, and accountability within the supply chain function.

Requirement And Qualification

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant supply chain experience, preferably including at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity within the printing, packaging, manufacturing, or FMCG industry.
• Strong hands-on experience across procurement, materials planning, production planning, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and supplier management.
• Experience sourcing production materials such as paper, packaging materials, inks, and manufacturing consumables will be highly advantageous.
• Good understanding of MRP, demand and supply planning, production planning, safety stock management, inventory optimisation, and warehouse operations.
• Strong supplier sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, contract management, and cost optimisation capabilities.
• Experience managing supply chain KPIs such as supplier OTD/OTIF, inventory turnover, stock accuracy, excess and obsolete inventory, lead times, and procurement cost savings.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and experience in implementing or improving supply chain systems and processes will be advantageous.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and translate findings into improvement actions.
• Strong commercial awareness with a focus on cost optimisation, operational efficiency, inventory control, and service improvement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop supply chain teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, hands‑on, detail-oriented, and results‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Base Salary: MYR10,000 – MYR15,000 per month

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted