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Supply Chain Senior Manager

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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Senior Manager to be based in Penang, Malaysia to lead their procurement, material planning, sourcing, and production planning operations. This role is pivotal in managing the orders backlog and forecast, ensuring alignment with customer expectations for order fulfilment and delivery while optimising inventory control, material availability, backlog management, and production efficiency.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive operational performance and customer satisfaction in line with company targets.

  • Lead procurement, material planning, sourcing, and production planning operations in the manufacturing and production environment
  • Manage orders backlog and forecast.
  • Drive operational performance and customer satisfaction.


What you'll do:

As a Supply Chain Senior Manager, you will be at the forefront of our client's operations. You will lead procurement, materials planning, sourcing, and detailed production planning. Your role will involve managing the orders backlog and forecast to ensure that planning aligns with customer expectations for order fulfilment. You will also be responsible for optimising inventory control, material availability, backlog management, and production efficiency. Your leadership skills will be put to good use as you manage a team of buyers, admins and planners.

  • Ensure work orders are managed from start to finish.
  • Drive execution of the SIOP/S&OP process to align demand planning, supply planning, and financial targets.
  • Oversee and optimise backlog management and Clear-to-Build (CTB) processes.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise supplier selection, pricing, and contract negotiations.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of buyers and planners.
  • Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.


What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Supply Chain Senior Manager position brings a wealth of experience in supply chain management. You possess deep knowledge in procurement, materials planning, sourcing, inventory control, logistics, and supplier management. Your expertise extends to production planning, scheduling, MRP systems usage, backlog management and the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process. You have proven experience in supplier contract negotiations and development along with risk mitigation strategies. Your understanding of inventory management strategies will play a crucial role in impacting operational performance.

  • Deep understanding of supply chain management.
  • Expertise in production planning, scheduling, MRP, backlog management.
  • Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
  • Experience in supplier contract negotiations.
  • Understanding of inventory management strategies.
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to supply chain operations.


What sets this company apart:

Our client is a global leader in their industry with a reputation for excellence. They offer an inclusive work environment where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. They believe in fostering growth through continuous learning opportunities. Their commitment to innovation keeps them at the forefront of their industry.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now!


Apply today by clicking on the link. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Supply Chain & Procurement

Focus: Supply Chain Management

Industry: Logistics Distribution and Supply Chain

Salary: Attractive Package!

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Penang

Job Reference: 2557AN-1BBDC0EE

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Consultant: LeeLing Lim