Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Manager

Summary

We are seeking a proactive and analytical professional to lead material planning, supply chain localization, and inventory management. This role involves overseeing a small team, managing complex "Clear to Build" (CTB) reporting, and serving as a key liaison between customers and internal departments (Sourcing, EC, Production, and Logistics).

Detailed Description

• Lead and track localization projects to meet organizational KPIs.
• Coordinate with the Sourcing department to plan and follow up on localization material availability.
• Generate comprehensive localization and regionalization performance reports.
• Conduct quarterly Lead Time (LT) profile reviews to provide strategic Safety Stock recommendations.
• Generate and analyze weekly CTB (Clear to Build/Shortage) reports using Kinaxis Rapid Response for all Work Orders and 13-week forecast demands.
• Manage PO conversions; review and block problematic Purchase Requisitions (PRs) related to short lead times, End-of-Life (EOL) parts, or revision changes.Conduct CTB simulations for urgent, non-loaded orders in SAP to assess feasibility.
• Execute weekly demand loading reviews with Planners and Program Managers to understand forecast fluctuations.
• Engineering Changes: Coordinate with EC and Program teams to resolve PR blocks and manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) implementation for part changes, including depletion date analysis.
• Inventory Optimization: Collaborate with the E&O (Excess & Obsolete) team to mitigate excess and drive SMI/JIT optimization processes.
• Customer Consignment: Oversee weekly cycle counts and track incoming urgent consignment materials.
• Team Leadership: Manage a small team, driving daily tasks and ensuring accountability.
• Represent the company in weekly customer meetings to discuss localization and supply status.
• Participate in daily GYAT meetings with Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams.
• Expedite urgent materials by coordinating closely with Buyers, Logistics, and Warehouse personnel to ensure monthly revenue targets are met.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Material Planning, Inventory Control, or Supply Chain Management.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in SAP and Kinaxis (Rapid Response) is essential.
• Seniority: Preferably a Senior Executive or Junior Manager level specializing in Purchasing, Inventory, or Warehouse Management.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of working independently under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Language: Fluency in English, Mandarin, and Malay is preferred to facilitate communication with various stakeholders and customers.
• Location: Must be willing to work in Senai.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.