Senior Executive, Supply Chain Management

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Junior Executive will be involved in the end-to-end supply chain processes at Austin Powder Malaysia. The scope of jobs is ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products, optimizing inventory levels, and coordinating with various departments to meet company objectives.

The Supply Chain Junior Executive will play a crucial role in improving supply chain operations, supply security, cost-effectiveness, and enhancing overall efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Key Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing & Purchasing

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for raw materials, finished goods, and packaging and consumables, and services.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure adherence to quality and delivery timelines, and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Conduct Supplier audit and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align purchasing needs and forecasts.
• Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and manage procurement records in SAP systems.
• Tracking monthly spend and preparing a monthly report

2. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Monitor inventory levels at external warehouses to ensure optimal stockholding and FIFO practices.
• Plan and coordinate inbound shipments and stock replenishments based on forecasted consumption.
• Work with the warehouse team to ensure safety, quality compliance, and readiness for audits (e.g., CIMAH, DOSH).

3. Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate international and domestic logistics for inbound shipments, including breakbulk and container cargo.
• Engage with freight forwarders, shipping agents, and port authorities to manage vessel schedules, demurrage, and documentation.
• Monitor customs clearance and permit requirements.
• Oversee trucking and delivery arrangements for the transportation of goods from external warehouses to the plant

4. Planning & Coordination

• Assist in production planning by coordinating the supply of materials required for manufacturing
• Work closely with commercial, production teams to ensure customer requirements are met
• Support regional expansion initiatives by coordinating logistics and supply chain activities across Southeast Asia

Job Responsibilities:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, or Professional Degree in Supply Chain Management, logistics or equivalent.
• Min 6 years experience in Supply Chain, Logistic or Procurement in manufacturing or Logistics field.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to meet operational standards
• Knowledgeable in local customs clearance/shipping terms
• Experience in DG cargoes is an added advantage
• Ability to outperform on tasks and responsibilities
• Flexible and able to adapt and adapt to the Company's values and culture
• Positive attitude, hardworking, trustworthy and mature thinking
• Knowledge in ISO 9001: 2015 SOP and documentation control
• Proficiency in using SAP B1 software and tools.
• Experience in sourcing/ purchasing Engineering/ consumable items
• Computer literate with good skills in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and chartering will be an added advantage.
• Experience with demand planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Multitasking and willingness to take up the additional task assigned.
• Possess a good working attitude, be independent, and be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Flexible and adaptive to the working environment/ task assigned.
• Ability – Learning ability, propensity to lead, receptive to feedback, and adaptability
• Aspiration – Desire to grow and work beyond the scope of his/her job responsibility
• Engagement – Personally connected to the success of the organization and his/her team, motivates his/her team, and helps others
• Integrity – Takes responsibility for decisions and outcomes, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulations.
• Humble - Treats others with respect