- Lead and manage the day-to-day Supply Chain function, covering inventory planning, replenishment, warehouse operations, logistics, delivery operations and supply continuity.
- Develop and monitor demand forecasts, safety-stock levels, reorder points and replenishment plans to minimise stock-out risk while avoiding unnecessary excess inventory.
- Proactively identify potential shortages, delivery delays, capacity constraints and other supply risks, and put contingency plans in place before outlet operations are affected.
- Manage supplier performance in relation to delivery reliability, quality, cost and responsiveness, and challenge suppliers when commitments or service levels are not acceptable.
- Oversee local and overseas ordering, shipment schedules, import/export arrangements, customs clearance and regulatory documentation.
- Oversee warehouse operations, inbound and outbound planning, route coordination, delivery schedules, space utilisation and inventory accuracy.
- Supervise Supply Chain, warehouse and delivery personnel, including work allocation, operational discipline, performance follow-up and issue resolution.
- Establish, review and improve Supply Chain SOPs, controls, workflows and reporting to strengthen accuracy, timeliness, accountability and risk management.
- Analyse inventory, usage, lead-time and cost data to support better planning, operational decisions and cost control.
- Coordinate with relevant internal departments to support new product launches, outlet openings and other business requirements.
- Provide timely management reporting and escalate material issues early, together with facts, options and recommended actions.
- Drive follow-through on open issues and ensure agreed actions are completed without repeated Management reminders.
Purpose of Job
The Assistant Manager, Supply Chain is responsible for the day-to-day management and reliability of the Supply Chain function across KOI Thé Malaysia operations, with support for Brunei supply-chain requirements where applicable. The role is accountable for ensuring that the right inventory is available at the right place, at the right time and at an appropriate cost, while maintaining strong operational controls and supply continuity.
This is a hands-on management role for an individual who can think ahead, identify risks early, make sound operational judgements, manage people, follow issues through to closure and provide Management with clear recommendations when escalation is required.
What Success Looks Like
- Potential stock shortages are identified and acted on before outlets are affected.
- Inventory levels, ordering and delivery schedules are planned with clear controls and visibility.
- Warehouse, logistics and delivery personnel operate with clear accountability and discipline.
- Supplier issues are challenged and resolved promptly rather than accepted at face value.
- Problems are escalated early with facts, options and recommended actions, not only problem statements.
- Routine Supply Chain matters do not require repeated Management follow-up.