Manage and monitor inventory operations to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turns, working capital performance and revenue growth
Drives the development and continuous improvement of KPIs associated with inventory management
Job Responsibilities:
Manage end to end supply planning from West Malaysia to East Malaysia
Develop and execute supply plans to meet organization goals (CFR & inventory DOH) Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.
Work with Demand Team, Client Management & Supply Chain management to improve supply availability
Maintain inventory plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands Monitoring supply vs offtake vs forecast committed (of current month)
Address supply & inventory-related queries and issues in a timely manner
Schedule monthly supply review with (relevant) stakeholders/supervisors
Maintain supply & inventory planning processes and systems to improve fulfillment rate%
Identify areas of improvements and recommend action plans (SLOB reduction)
Supporting EM S&OP Demonstrates knowledge of the key drivers of inventory and its impact on warehouse and distribution capacity and financial reporting.
Skillful in analysis and communicating service level to the stakeholders
Collaboration with client, attend client KPI review and supply review meeting
Provide customized analysis report to specific clients
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Minimum three to five years’ experience in a managerial capacity
Demonstrate understanding and working of Sales & operation Planning (S&OP) process
Demonstrate understanding and working of Supply Review component process of the overall S&OP
Demonstrate experience in of inventory planning methodologies and systems
Demonstrate capability of adapting to different inventory planning strategies
Demonstrate working understanding of distribution centers, distribution and transport
Proven experience in inventory management, procurement systems and logistics operations
Demonstrate working knowledge of SAP and Net Requirement/Distribution planning
Proven experience in the consumer goods, healthcare and pharmaceutical industries
Demonstrate analytical and quantitative skills
Demonstrate appreciation and respect for cultural sensitivities especially in internation/cross-cultural interactions
Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (eg. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken