Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Supply Chain Manager
Job Description:
Job Summary
- Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of the supply chain management function as well as the planning and directing of activities and operations of the business.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy and efficiency within operations.
- Manage current and long-term forecast projections to drive production and inventory planning goals.
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to identify and maintain resources needed to establish and provide an effective supply chain.
- Establishes performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting the supply chain.
- Develops and maintains detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company, at sites, and in the factory.
- Maintains required quantity of supplies and materials to optimize production.
- Analyzes current inventories and procedures; suggests improvements to increase efficiency of supply chain and profitability for the company. Develops policies to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain while ensuring quality and safety; implements subsequent changes to processes.
- Identifies optimal shipment and transportation routes with attention to consolidation of warehousing and distribution.
- Assesses the need for material-handling equipment and staffing; makes recommendations to ensure efficient loading, unloading, movement, and storage of materials.
- Monitors the performance of suppliers, assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identifies and qualifies new suppliers in collaboration with other departments.
- Synchronized execution of new products and launches Reduction of no value-added complexity and streamline operations Able to set KPI targets and drive performance
- Ensure inventory levels have direct correlation to cost of sales budgets in each country and work closely with in country planners to ensure any planned A&P and sales initiatives are planned.
- Maintain a rolling 18-month planning horizon and limit the need to request additional unplanned inventory.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job requirement
- Possess at least a Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics Management or any related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years working experience in Logistic / Supply Chain or any other related field.
- Entrepreneur & Forward-thinking mindset towards Process Improvement (via digitalization / transformation approach)
- Organized & Ability to work under fast-paced environment
- Team Player (Co-ordinate & liaise with Internal & External Stakeholders) with strong capability to be hands-on
- Independent (work with minimal supervision) with a focus on results
Required Skills:
Supply