Supply Chain Manager - Medical Devices

About the company

This employer is a global leader in the field of medical and laboratory solutions, specializing in the development and manufacture of clinical equipment. They are well-established in the Malaysia and are a trusted name in this sector.

About the job

This is a role where you will be overseeing the Supply Chain, Procurement, and Order Fulfilment departments in Malaysia. This is a key leadership role where you will drive efficiency, provide high-level guidance, and collaborate extensively with other department heads in the Malaysia office and with regional counterparts.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for designing and recommending policies, guidelines, and procedures, as well as implementing key performance indicators to ensure cost-effectiveness and improve delivery performance.
• Analyzing demand planning performance, addressing issues, and coordinating with suppliers on order fulfilment, backlogs, and capacity needs.
• Review and monitor market trends and regulations, aligning with industry standards
• Oversee recruitment and development of teams in supply chain, planning, and procurement, ensuring the right balance of skills through training initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and regulatory functions to enhance schedule performance, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Conduct regular operational reviews, ensuring quick issue resolution and performance improvement, while identifying internal opportunities for continuous improvement
• Manage relations with external stakeholders such as 3PL providers, ensuring service delivery standards are met and contracts are managed efficiently.
• Aligning product and operational needs with demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory levels, and financial goals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent
• Proven experience in supply chain related field, with managerial experience as a minimum requirement
• Experience in the healthcare industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or consumer healthcare would be a plus
• Strong sense of people leadership and development, with cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A drive for continuous improvement, in people and processes alike
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

What’s on offer:

• A meritocratic environment with exciting career progression opportunities in a global company
• Competitive remuneration and benefits (Basic salary up to RM 15k monthly)
• The chance to be part of a growing industry that makes a difference in people’s lives