THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KLK HARDWOOD FLOORING SDN BHD, LOCATED IN IPOH, PERAK
Role and Responsibilities
1. Supply Chain Strategy & Management
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support the Company's business objectives.
- Manage end-to-end supply chain activities from procurement planning to customer delivery.
- Ensure seamless coordination between Procurement, Production Planning, Warehouse, Logistics, Sales, and Production departments.
- Continuously improve supply chain efficiency, responsiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
2. Production Planning & Scheduling
- Oversee production planning activities to ensure manufacturing schedules meet customer demand and delivery commitments.
- Balance production capacity, manpower, machine utilization, and material availability.
- Coordinate with Production and Sales departments on production priorities and schedule adjustments.
- Monitor production plan adherence and resolve scheduling conflicts.
3. Procurement & Material Planning
- Ensure timely procurement of hardwood timber, adhesives and chemicals, UV coating materials, packaging materials, spare parts and production consumables.
- Monitor supplier delivery performance and lead times.
- Develop sourcing strategies to reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and continuity of supply.
- Support supplier evaluation and development.
4. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
- Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning meetings.
- Align sales forecasts with production capacity and inventory plans.
- Review customer demand trends and develop inventory replenishment strategies.
- Recommend capacity adjustments based on business forecasts.
5. Supplier Performance Management
- Develop supplier performance measurement systems.
- Monitor supplier quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and business reviews.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality and delivery performance.
6. Cost Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to reduce supply chain costs.
- Improve logistics efficiency, warehouse operations, inventory turnover, and procurement effectiveness.
- Lead Lean Supply Chain and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
7. Compliance & Certification
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support certification requirements including ISO 9001 Quality Management System, PEFC Chain of Custody and FSC Chain of Custody (where applicable).
- Ensure proper documentation and traceability of certified timber and finished products.
- Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
8. Leadership & People Management
- Lead and develop Supply Chain personnel including:
- Procurement team
- Production Planning team
- Warehouse team
- Logistics team
- Set departmental objectives and monitor performance.
- Coach, mentor, and develop employees.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.
9. Reporting & Performance Monitoring
- Prepare monthly supply chain performance reports for management.
- Monitor and analyse supply chain KPIs.
- Recommend strategic improvements based on performance data.
Job Success Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, warehouse, or production planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial role.
- Experience in hardwood flooring, timber processing, furniture, wood products, or export manufacturing is highly preferred.