Supply Chain Director
Job Location:
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
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Job Summary
- Define and execute the supply chain strategy (procurement planning logistics distribution) in alignment with corporate goals and market growth plans.
- Lead S&OP/IBP cadence with Commercial Finance QA/RA and Operations to deliver accurate demand plans supply commitments and inventory targets.
- Oversee international logistics and trade compliance: import/export regulations permits/licences customs brokerage and country health-authority requirements.
- Build resilience and risk management: identify disruption risks (supply quality capacity geopolitical) set mitigation plans safety-stock policies and multi-sourcing strategies.
- Develop supplier strategies: selection segmentation contract/price negotiations performance management (OTIF quality cost service) and long-term partnerships aligned to sustainability and ESG goals.
- Drive operational excellence using lean principles standard work and automation; implement best practices to improve service reduce cost-to-serve and shorten lead times.
- Own inventory health: set policy by segment/shelf-life; manage slow/non-moving and obsolescence; optimise working capital while safeguarding service levels.
- Lead ERP and digital capabilities (planning procurement WMS TMS analytics dashboards) to enhance end-to-end visibility and decision speed.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 GDPMD and relevant MDA/health-authority requirements; uphold documentation and audit readiness.
- Oversee recall/traceability readiness; support product recall activities and CAPA effectiveness as required.
- Review and approve quality and supply chain policies/SOPs and controlled documents.
- Set review and act on KPIs and analytics: forecast accuracy OTIF inventory turns/ageing cost-to-serve freight spend supplier scorecards and quality metrics.
- Sponsor process-improvement and cost-reduction projects (network freight sourcing automation) with clear business cases and ROI tracking.
- Lead coach and develop the Supply Chain team; build bench strength clear accountabilities and a culture of safety compliance and continuous improvement.
- Foster strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
- Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
- Degree in a relevant discipline (Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or Life Sciences).
- Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience preferably within healthcare pharmaceutical medical device or diagnostics industries.
- Strategic thinking with proven leadership and people management; able to scale teams and capabilities.
- Strong negotiation supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Deep knowledge of ERP/analytics (planning procurement inventory WMS/TMS) and data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent organisational planning presentation and communication skills; comfortable with C-suite and external partners.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability; continuous-improvement mindset (lean/Kaizen; Six Sigma exposure a plus).
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 GDPMD and medical device logistics/compliance; sound understanding of product and shelf-life considerations.
- High integrity resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong command of written and spoken English.
Required Skills:
Degree in a relevant discipline (Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or Life Sciences). Minimum 10 years of progressive supply chain leadership experience preferably within healthcare pharmaceutical medical device or diagnostics industries. Strategic thinking with proven leadership and people management; able to scale teams and capabilities. Strong negotiation supplier relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills. Deep knowledge of ERP/analytics (planning procurement inventory WMS/TMS) and data-driven decision-making. Excellent organisational planning presentation and communication skills; comfortable with C-suite and external partners. Advanced analytical and problem-solving ability; continuous-improvement mindset (lean/Kaizen; Six Sigma exposure a plus). Working knowledge of ISO 9001 GDPMD and medical device logistics/compliance; sound understanding of product and shelf-life considerations. High integrity resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; strong command of written and spoken English.
