AIXTRON MALAYSIA SDN BHD Hiring! Full Time Supply Chain Manager in Pulau Pinang - Ricebowl

Responsibilities

Team Setup and Leadership

• Define the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the end-to-end supply chain team (Material Planning, Operational Logistics, After-Sales Logistics, Inventory Control, Production Planning/Steering).

• Recruit, train, and mentor supply chain team to ensure capability development.

• Establish workflows, performance metrics (KPIs), and SOPs to guide daily operations and continuous improvement.

• Foster cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service.

Material Planning

• Implement and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and forecasting tools.

• Align supply plans with production schedules, sales forecasts, and customer orders.

• Facilitate regular follows-up with visibility into capacity, constraints, and material availability.

Inventory and Warehouse Management

• Design and optimize inventory policies to balance availability and working capital.

• Supervise receiving, storage, and material issuance processes in compliance with FIFO and traceability requirements.

• Lead cycle count programs and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and turnover.

LMW License Compliance and Governance

• Lead the application, renewal, and amendment processes for the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse license with RMCD.

• Ensure the company maintains the mandatory export value threshold required for LMW license validity.

• Ensure all applicable import duties and Sales Tax (SST) are calculated and paid to Customs prior to goods release to Malaysia local market.

• Ensure bonded (LMW) inventory is accurately separate from non-bonded inventory in system and in warehouse physically.

• Act as the primary point of contact for RMCD during audits, inspections, or spot checks.

• Prepare and submit accurate monthly LMW reports to RMCD before the due date

Logistics & International Trade Compliance

• Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.

• Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and define performance metrics in service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure adherence.

• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Customs regulations and international trade laws.

• Maintain accurate trade documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and export licenses.

Cost Control and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze supply chain costs (material, freight, inventory carrying, etc.) and identify savings opportunities.

• Lead Lean projects to streamline processes and eliminate waste.

• Benchmark performance against industry standards and implement best practices.

Cross-Functional & Global Coordination

• Collaborate with global supply chain team to align regional strategies with headquarters' objectives.

• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding supply chain matters.

Production Planning and Steering

• Translate inputs from Operational Engineering into production plans to be executed by shop floor team

• Monitor and steer execution of production plans by shopfloor team

• Align production activities with other activities (incl. material planning, logistics)

Qualifications and Skills Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3-5 years in managerial role, experience in export-oriented manufacturing companies is an advantage.

• Experience and familiarity with LMW license.

• Ability to be strategic and hands-on independently to build process and team from scratch.

• In-depth and practical knowledge of import/export regulations, Incoterms, and global logistics.

• Strong people leadership and organizational development capabilities.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and planning tools (MRP) is preferred.

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to conduct cooperation with service providers.

• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

• Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.

• Visits to warehouses, customs offices, ports, or supplier locations will be requested as needed.

• Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites