Supply Chain & Planning Executive

Supermama Lab; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consumer brand company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a passionate Supply Chain & Planning specialist to optimize operations and manage vendor performance. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in Supply Chain or Operations Management, a Bachelor's degree, and fluency in English and Mandarin. This role offers opportunities for growth and a dynamic work environment focused on leading consumer brands in Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Supply Chain or Operations Management or Consulting in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key touchpoint for end-to-end Operations.
• Lead Sales & Inventory Planning in collaboration with Brand teams.
• Evaluate and manage performance of key vendors.
• Conduct regular check-ins with cross-functional teams.
• Design reporting dashboards and metrics.
• Manage operations-related initiatives end-to-end.
• Identify root causes of operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement through process mapping.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Supply Chain & Planning specialist to build and run a best-in-class Operations practice for our portfolio of Direct-to-Consumer brands across Southeast Asia and beyond.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• This is an Executive role executing the full spectrum of a centralised Operations function across multiple categories and geographies
• It is an opportunity to build a leading Operations practice, that is lean, efficient, and scalable
• You will be alongside a high-performing team from McKinsey, Proctor & Gamble, and Shopee, with ambitions to be the home to Southeast Asia's leading and best run consumer brands of tomorrow

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supply Chain: Serve as the key touch point for end-to-end Operations, including Order Management, Supplier Coordination, Supply/Demand Planning and 3PL Management
• Planning: Lead Sales & Inventory Planning in collaboration with Brand teams, including demand forecasting, working capital management, stock aging, and expiry risk mitigation
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage performance of key vendors and 3rd party suppliers (including overseas partners), ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-efficiency
• Cross-Function: Conduct regular check-ins and meetings with cross-functional teams including finance, brand, product, and sourcing to ensure all required initiatives are rolled out with minimal any operational issues.
• Monitoring: Design and operationalize reporting dashboards and metrics using WMS tools and Google Sheets to enable data-driven decision-making
• Strategic Projects: Manage operations-related initiatives and improvement projects end-to-end, from scoping to execution and post-implementation review aimed at optimizing operational cost efficiencies and streamlining operational processes
• Problem Solving: Identify root causes of operational issues, propose corrective actions, and drive resolution through structured problem-solving
• Process Improvements: Drive continuous improvement through process mapping, SOP development, and documentation using frameworks like Kanban
• Compliance: Ensure operational compliance, service-level adherence, and alignment with business objectives across all operational touchpoints.

YOUR PROFILE

• 1+ years in Supply Chain/Operations Management or Consulting, in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable tertiary organisation, preferably in Supply Chain Management or related Project Management modules
• Demonstrated high levels of organisation and effectiveness in managing complex cross-functional projects, ensuring seamless coordination and timely execution
• Independent and creative problem solver who thinks critically, with strong business sense and analytical skills
• Ability to speak and write in English and Mandarin is a requirement. Possesses great communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work effectively across cultures and borders
• Thrives in a high growth and dynamic environment, and enjoys the hustle
• Ambitious and desire to learn and grow with the organisation
• Passion for e-commerce / retail / consumer brands

ABOUT US

Our vision is to be the home to the Southeast Asia’s leading consumer brands of tomorrow. We strive to elevate the everyday of customers through unique products and experiences, and are backed by institutional investors and business angels to help us get there. Join us!