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Head of Supply Chain

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head of Supply Chain to join a leading organisation in Malaysia, where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of the business. This role offers you the chance to co-pilot the company’s growth alongside senior leaders, driving both profitability and operational excellence across a complex and evolving supply network.

You will play a central part in optimising costs, enhancing inventory management, and developing a high-performing team, all while ensuring seamless collaboration with international supply points. The position is ideal for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, enjoys nurturing talent, and is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this role provides a platform for you to make a significant impact on both local and regional logistics strategies. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive environment await those ready to take their career to new heights.

What you'll do:

As Head of Supply Chain, you will be entrusted with overseeing every facet of the organisation’s supply chain operations from strategy creation through execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close partnership with senior management to align supply chain initiatives with broader business goals. You will be instrumental in designing efficient logistics networks that span multiple countries while ensuring that supplier relationships are nurtured for long-term reliability. By setting ambitious yet achievable targets for key performance indicators such as lead times and service standards, you will help maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction. Your ability to manage budgets prudently will ensure resources are allocated where they have the greatest impact. Additionally, you will play a vital role in developing your team’s capabilities—both technically and managerially—ensuring that the function remains attractive for current employees while appealing to new talent. Success in this position requires not only operational expertise but also a genuine commitment to collaboration at every level.

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that are fully aligned with overall business objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and operational excellence.
• Lead downstream operations including demand planning, forecasting, procurement, and engagement with upstream supply points to guarantee smooth deployment of goods.
• Oversee logistics network design by managing physical flows such as transportation, warehousing, inventory control, and third-party logistics providers to maximise efficiency.
• Establish robust processes for researching, negotiating, maintaining, monitoring, and evaluating supplier relationships and contracts to secure reliable sources of quality goods and services.
• Drive customer service initiatives by managing the complete order-to-cash process, defining service packages, and fostering collaborative partnerships with customers to support mutual growth.
• Support commercial teams in executing route-to-market strategies by facilitating store expansion or distributor rationalisation as required by business needs.
• Set clear targets for lead times, inventory levels, logistics costs, and service standards while continuously monitoring performance against these goals to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Supervise all aspects of budget management related to supply chain activities by tracking costs, inventory levels, and resource allocation to prioritise spending effectively.
• Champion talent development within the function by coaching team members on both technical competencies and managerial skills to build a resilient pipeline of future leaders.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as external partners across different geographies to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

What you bring:

To excel as Head of Supply Chain you will bring extensive experience gained from diverse roles within supply chain or operations environments—ideally spanning planning functions through customer service delivery models right up to logistics oversight. Your background should include several years at senior management level where you have demonstrated not only technical proficiency but also empathetic leadership qualities that inspire trust among your team members. A deep appreciation for quality assurance processes coupled with crisis response know-how will enable you to navigate challenges confidently while safeguarding operational integrity. Your ability to coach others effectively sets you apart as someone who invests in people’s growth; this is complemented by sound commercial judgement honed through years managing budgets or projects successfully. Familiarity with procurement best practices along with exposure to manufacturing technologies ensures you can adapt quickly when faced with changing market demands. Above all else your collaborative spirit—evidenced by strong interpersonal skills—will allow you to build bridges between internal stakeholders as well as external partners operating across different regions.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in supply chain or operations roles encompassing planning, customer service, logistics management, with proven people management responsibilities.
• At least 3 years spent in a senior management capacity demonstrating effective leadership within complex organisational structures.
• Demonstrated expertise in demand planning, customer service delivery models, logistics optimisation techniques, and quality-oriented process improvements.
• Comprehensive understanding of quality control principles as well as crisis management protocols and operational health & safety standards relevant to large-scale supply chains.
• Exceptional coaching abilities with a track record of nurturing talent at various levels within an organisation while modelling exemplary behaviour.
• Strong commercial acumen supported by advanced project management skills enabling effective prioritisation of tasks under tight deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement practices combined with familiarity in manufacturing technologies relevant to modern supply chains.
• Proven organisational skills allowing for seamless coordination of activities across multiple teams or departments including performance management oversight.
• A collaborative approach that fosters positive working relationships both internally among colleagues and externally with suppliers or partners across borders.
• A practical ‘hands-on’ style that ensures active involvement in daily operations without losing sight of strategic objectives.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee is encouraged to share ideas openly and contribute meaningfully towards shared goals. The company places great emphasis on professional development—offering regular training opportunities designed not just to enhance technical know-how but also nurture essential managerial capabilities. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored around individual needs which helps promote work-life balance without compromising productivity or results. The leadership team is known for its supportive approach; they actively champion knowledge sharing across departments so everyone feels connected regardless of their role or location. With a reputation built on trustworthiness reliability—and above all—a genuine care for people’s wellbeing this is an environment where your contributions are valued recognised celebrated at every stage of your career journey.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and make a lasting impact within a thriving organisation we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next career adventure awaits!

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Klang

260000.00 to 300000.00 Per annum

Permanent

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