Supply Chain Manager ||| Senai

1. Strategic Supply Chain Planning:

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize the supply chain operations, including sourcing and procurement strategies, production planning, and logistics that align with the organization goals and customer demand patterns

• Plan and forecast inventory need of production components and production materials to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts to meet customer expectations

• Negotiate contracts, approve and vet new suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and delivery terms for products and services based on parts/materials demand forecast and specifications

• Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, such as supply disruptions or seasonal demand fluctuations

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and responsiveness of the supply chain operations

2. Sourcing, Procurement and Planning:

• Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing, such as supply chain disruptions, geopolitical factors, and currency fluctuations

• Develop contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to maintain supply continuity and minimize impact on production schedules

• Development of efficient procurement processes and procurement cost/time, optimization of components/materials/parts, costing new items/products and technical aspects of management, monitoring of their application and scheduling of continuous improvement to ensure optimal material procurement/cost

• Collaborate with production to develop accurate production schedules based on customer demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints to ensure uninterrupted and timely supply of materials according to production requirements

• Source for alternative suppliers/manufacturers for material/component supply, approved by the customer to ensure production continuity

• Analyze component supply market to identify risks in a timely manner to develop, justify and implement timely corrective actions to avoid material shortage risk

3. Logistics Management:

• Oversee logistics and distribution to ensure timely and accurate delivery of supply / customer products

• Oversee the coordination with customs and other regulatory bodies regarding LMW matters and verify all documentation / reports to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Implement, adhere to, and regularly review safety and security procedures within the warehouse environment.

• Assist in warehouse layout planning and optimize space utilization according to material type, size, and handling requirements.

4. Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, and dispatches.

• Prepare, generate, and manage reports on inventory levels, order statuses, and inbound/outbound operations.

• Operate the IFS ERP system to record and manage inventory data, ensuring that all entries are accurate and current.

• Ensure records are easily accessible for audit and reporting purposes.

5. System Familiarity:

• Be familiar with and proficient in using the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to manage and track production processes.

• Operate the IFS ERP system effectively for inventory management and other warehouse operations.

• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to orders.

6. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and propose opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains within warehouse operations.

7. Others

• Any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the management.

Qualification & requirements

• Candidate must possess a diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.

• Proven 5 years’ experience in a warehouse operations or inventory management role, preferably in electronics manufacturing industry.

• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).

• Familiarity with MES or ERP systems will be an added advantage.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia in both verbal and written communication.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: RM12,000.00 - RM18,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• market dynamics of hardware materials: 1 year (Required)
• LMW operations and customs procedures: 1 year (Required)
• EMS industry: 1 year (Required)
• leadership roles in supply chain management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)