Warehouse Lead

Kitron Electronics Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitron Electronics Manufacturing Sdn Bhd is seeking a senior warehouse professional to lead the warehouse team and oversee inventory movements, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, issuance and dispatch to meet production needs.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics with at least 5 years of experience in electronics manufacturing. Strong MES and ERP familiarity, and excellent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a warehouse team in electronics manufacturing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse personnel to meet objectives.
• Oversee inventory movements: receipt, storage, issuance and dispatch.
• Coordinate shop orders: picking, kitting, labeling and staging.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

MES familiarity

ERP familiarity

Communication

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

Responsible to lead the warehouse team oversee all inventory movements to ensure accurate receipt, storage, issuance, and dispatch of materials.

Manage daily warehouse activities to ensure uninterrupted material supply to production.

Coordinate the preparation of shop orders, including material picking, kitting, labelling, and staging.

Ensure finished goods are packed, verified, and prepared according to customer and shipping requirements.

Coordinate shipment schedules with Logistics to achieve on-time customer deliveries.

Review warehouse reports regularly to monitor inventory status, operational performance, and order fulfilment.

Ensure all supporting documents, including Delivery Orders (DO), Packing Lists (PL), and invoices, are properly verified and submitted to Finance.

Ensure all warehouse transactions are accurately recorded in the IFS ERP and Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to achieve departmental objectives.

Plan manpower allocation and work schedules to meet operational priorities.

Monitor employee performance, provide guidance, and promote continuous improvement within the team.

Foster effective communication and collaboration across warehouse and other functional departments.

Work closely with Production, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth operational flow.

Carry out any additional duties or special assignments delegated by Management.

Requirement

Candidate must possess a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of working experience in warehouse operations or inventory management, MUST BE in the electronics manufacturing industry.

Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems will be an added advantage.

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

Good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Proficient in both spoken and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.