RK South Asia Hiring! Full Time Warehouse Assistant Manager in Pulau Pinang, Earn up to MYR 7,000 - Ricebowl

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Economics, or related field

• Minimum 5 years warehouse and logistics experience in a manufacturing environment at managerial/sr. supervisory level

• SCM manufacturing experience preferred

• Experienced with LEAN management, ISO/TS/ IATF 16949 / ISO 28000:2007, AEO, GMP concepts and implementations

• Technical Skills : WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), inventory tracking tools, SAP ERP, INFOR CloudSuite or equivalent, MS Office Suite, Outlook, SQL (basic), AI tools for forecasting, automated reporting, data analytics, Forklift/Reach Truck operation - mandatory

• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English (mandatory), conversant in Mandarin proficiency – added advantage

• Self-driven team player with strong leadership, dedication, and high integrity

• Proactive, detail-oriented, energetic with critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels

• Strong analytical, planning, and time management skills

Job description:

We are seeking a digitally-savvy Warehouse Assistant Manager to oversee end-to-end

warehouse operations covering raw materials, finished goods, and logistics. The ideal

candidate should combine strong operational leadership with IT/AI readiness to drive

warehouse digitalization, implement smart inventory systems, and optimize supply chain

efficiency through technology-enabled solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Raw Materials Management

• Manage inbound flow of raw materials from procurement, ensuring accurate receiving, inspection, and put-away jobs.

• Maintain optimal raw material inventory levels to support production schedules without overstocking

• Coordinate with procurement and production teams to ensure timely raw material availability

• Track material lifecycle, expiry dates, and storage conditions per ISO/GMP standards

Finished Goods Management

• Oversee outbound flow of finished goods, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and dispatch – for domestic and international markets

• Maintain accurate finished goods inventory records with real-time stock visibility

• Ensure proper storage conditions and efficient 5S housekeeping for finished products

• Resolve inventory discrepancies and conduct regular stock reconciliations

Logistics & Distribution

• Manage inbound/outbound shipments, ensuring complete and compliant documentation

• Liaise with transporters and third-party logistics (3PL) providers for timely deliveries

• Coordinate with Sales on shipping customs procedures for international export/import compliance

• Track warehouse performance indicators: order accuracy, turnaround times, productivity and ensure the highest standards in safety compliance

Team Leadership & Operations

• Supervise, train, and develop warehouse staff (including foreign workers) fostering high-performance culture

• Assign work schedules, manage manpower allocation, and workflow scheduling

• Step in to cover Warehouse Manager responsibilities ensuring operational continuity

• Conduct regular facility/equipment inspections for safety compliance and maintenance

• Introduce relevant procedures and concept to drive the warehouse towards innovative efficiencies

IT & AI Readiness (Critical)

• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS): Proficient in operating and optimizing WMS platforms with real-time inventory tracking

• ERP Systems: Experience with SAP ERP or similar enterprise systems

• AI Implementation: Lead adoption of AI-powered tools for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and predictive maintenance

• Digital Reporting: Execute digitalization reporting, automated dashboards, and data-driven analytics

• Automation Ready: Support implementation of warehouse automation (RFID, barcode scanning, automated guided vehicles)

• Data Management: Maintain master data quality, perform SQL queries, and enable business intelligence reporting where required

• System Integration: Collaborate with IT teams on system integrations (WMS-ERPprocurement- customer service)

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for warehouse/logistics efficiency

• Ensure strict adherence to safety, security, environmental procedures

• Produce regular reports: in/out status, dead stock, inventory variance, productivity metrics and propose workable solutions

• Maintain compliance with customs regulations and international export/import standards

• EPF
• SOCSO
• Annual Leave
• Medical Leave
• Health Insurance
• Medical and Hospitalisation Leave
• EIS