Position: Assistant Supply Chain Manager
Company Background: Foods Manufacturer
Working Location: Pasir Gudang, Johor
Working Hours: Mon – Fri 9am - 6pm
Salary Range: Basic Up to MYR7,000 (Experienced candidate salary can be negotiated
Purpose of the Role
- To support the management and coordination of the Company’s supply chain and logistics operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, timely movement of goods, supplier coordination and smooth day-to-day operations across Singapore and Malaysia.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day supply chain, logistics and inventory activities.
- Coordinate the movement of goods between suppliers, warehouse, Food Hub and retail outlets.
- Monitor inventory levels, replenishment, stock movements and availability.
- Manage and coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners on orders, deliveries, lead times and issues.
- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Retail and Sales & Fulfilment teams to ensure operational requirements are met.Monitor inbound and outbound deliveries and resolve delays, discrepancies and operational issues.
- Oversee regular stocktakes and follow up on inventory discrepancies.
- Coordinate local and cross-border logistics arrangements where required.
- Monitor logistics costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.
- Ensure supply chain and logistics SOPs are implemented and followed.
- Maintain accurate records relating to inventory, purchase orders, deliveries and stock movements.
- Prepare regular reports and updates on inventory, logistics and supplier performance.
- Support planning for new product launches, promotions and other business activities requiring supply chain coordination.
- Assist in improving supply chain processes, systems and workflows.
- Provide guidance and support to relevant team members and coordinate daily priorities.
- Undertake other duties and projects as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics or related operations within the Food & Beverage, QSR, Bakery, Café, Food Manufacturing or FMCG industry.
- Experience supporting supply chain operations for multi-outlet retail and/or central kitchen environments.
- Proven experience in supplier management, sourcing, procurement, inventory planning and cost optimisation.
- Experience sourcing and managing food ingredients, packaging materials and operational supplies.
- Experience coordinating warehouse, delivery and distribution activities across multiple locations.
- Strong understanding of supplier negotiations, purchase planning, lead times and order fulfilment.
- Exposure to import procurement, customs processes, cross-border logistics and international sourcing is an advantage.
- Experience using ERP, inventory management or procurement systems.
- Strong analytical, coordination and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and cost management skills.
- Excellent supplier, logistics partner and stakeholder management abilities.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in cost analysis, inventory and spend management.
- Good understanding of inventory planning, demand forecasting, procurement and supply chain operations.
- Knowledge of warehouse, distribution and logistics processes, including cross-border operations.
- Good understanding of food safety, quality requirements and relevant Malaysian regulatory requirements.
- Highly organised with strong planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ERP/inventory management systems.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and growing business environment.
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person