Location:

Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

The Supply Chain Data Analyst drives data-driven decision-making by delivering actionable insights into material availability, supply risks, and operational performance. The role leverages analytics, dashboards, and KPI monitoring to optimize planning, improve inventory visibility, support cross-functional decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Material Visibility & Shortage Analysis

• Develop and maintain analytical dashboards to provide real-time visibility of gated / constrained materials impacting production and delivery.
• Identify critical shortages and bottleneck materials and highlight priority actions for expediting.
• Perform root cause analysis on missing parts (e.g., supplier delay, planning gap, system issue).
• Support planners with actionable insights to accelerate component availability.

KPI Monitoring & Performance Management

• Define and track key supply chain KPIs such as:
  
  • Material availability vs demand
  • Past due PO / supplier OTD
  • Clear-to-Build (CTB) status
  • Inventory health (DIO, SMI, excess)
• Build and maintain automated dashboards for KPI tracking at planner and management level.
• Monitor KPI deviations and drive corrective actions with planners and stakeholders.
• Provide regular performance reporting and insights to management.

Data Analytics & Decision Support

• Analyze large datasets (ERP, planning tools, supplier data) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Convert complex data into clear insights and recommendations for supply chain planners.
• Support scenario analysis (e.g., impact of shortages, demand changes, lead time variability).

Dashboard & System Development

• Design and enhance dashboards using Power BI / Excel / other tools focusing on:
  
  • Gated material visibility
  • Demand vs supply gaps
  • Inventory projection and coverage
  • Planner KPI performance
• Ensure data integrity, standardization, and alignment across systems (e.g., D365, Power BI).

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process gaps in supply chain planning and material flow.
• Drive initiatives to:
  
  • Improve data accuracy and transparency
  • Enhance planning efficiency
  • Reduce shortages and excess inventory
• Support global harmonization and best practice implementation.

Minimum Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Preferable in Business/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Data Science related field)
• Minimum 5+ years of working experience in Supply Chain related field. (Preferable in inventory management)
• Proficient in English Communication and Presentation
• Strong logical mindset, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional department effectively.
• Absolute integrity

Preferred Qualification

• ERP System (Preferred in D365)
• Supply Chain Analysis (Preferred in supporting buyer/planner)
• Microsoft Power BI, Excel Macro and Advanced Planning Tools

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.