Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

Supply Chain Planning & Strategy:

• Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies to ensure timely delivery of materials for wire harness production.
• Forecast material requirements based on production schedules and customer demands to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to align supply chain activities with manufacturing and product development needs.
• Identify and implement supply chain improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and meet customer demands.

Procurement & Vendor Management:

• Manage relationships with key suppliers and vendors of materials like wires, connectors, insulation, and coatings to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers, focusing on securing favorable pricing, delivery schedules, and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to material shortages, quality, or delivery delays.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet the company’s requirements for quality, cost, and sustainability.

Inventory & Warehouse Management:

• Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring accurate stock levels of materials for wire harness production.
• Optimize inventory management practices, reducing excess stock and improving inventory turnover.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to streamline storage and distribution processes, ensuring materials are available when needed for production.

Logistics & Distribution:

• Coordinate the timely delivery of materials to production facilities, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous workflow.
• Manage the logistics and distribution of finished wire harness products to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective shipments.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track logistics efficiency, including delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:

• Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management personnel.
• Foster a collaborative working environment with internal teams, including production, quality control, and finance, to ensure smooth operations across departments.
• Manage communication between the supply chain team and other departments to ensure timely and accurate updates on material availability and production schedules.

Education Level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

Working Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 2-3 years in a managerial role within the wire harness or electrical manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in managing procurement, inventory, logistics, and distribution functions.
• Knowledge of wire harness production processes and materials used in the industry is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution.
• Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Proficient in ERP systems, inventory management software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Fixed shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)