
Supply Chain Manager
- Negeri Sembilan
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to support business growth and sustainability
- Develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with the company's corporate goals, focusing on business growth and customer satisfaction
- Implement supply chain policies that support business strategies, by adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities and cost-effective strategies
- Define and align objectives across all sub-units to ensure consistent delivery of customer satisfaction
- Establish and maintain departmental structure, procedures, roles, and responsibilities to optimize team functionality
- Foster strong relationships with customers and suppliers, regularly reviewing their performance and engagement
- Oversee inventory management and procurement activities to ensure operational efficiency
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget, forecasting, and cost control initiatives
- Take full accountability for the department's overall performance and outcomes
- Facilitate staff training and development programs to enhance team capabilities
- Inspire and guide team members to effectively meet internal and external customer requirements
- Lead and motivate the team to achieve their individual and collective goals
- Analyse and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to management for strategic decision-making
- Monitor customer satisfaction trends and supplier performance metrics
- Regularly review customer stock levels to prevent inventory stagnation
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of each unit's roles and operational workflows
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or related field of study
- Minimum 15 years' supply chain management experience, preferably within the FMCG manufacturing industry
- Proficient in supply chain software and tools, including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), WMS (Warehouse Management System), and MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
- Familiar with ISO9001, ISO14000 and ISO22000 standards
- Familiarity with HACCP and GMP standards would be an added advantage
- Prior experience working with colleagues from various functions across different regions
- Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools
- Global awareness, good business ethics, and an understanding of legal contracts
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, management and collaborative skills
- Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view