Malaysia - Supply Chain & Material Planning Leader

**About the Company**FlexLink is an industry leader in automated production and material flow solutions. Working closely with our global customers, we provide state-of-the-art solutions that deliver production efficiency and enable sustainable manufacturing today and tomorrow.FlexLink serves a broad customer base, ranging from local producers to global corporations and end-users to machine manufacturers. We are a leading provider of high-end solutions to manufacturing industries such as food, beverages, tissues, personal care, pharmaceutical, automotive, batteries and electronics.We serve customers through our operational units and a global network of strategic partners. The partner network has been an essential strategic element of FlexLink's business model since its start in 1980, enabling the company to enhance efficiency at factories in more than 60 countries worldwide.**About the Role**The Supply Chain and Material Planning will oversee and manage the organization's supply chain activities. This position will involve supervising the daily activities of the supply chain team, which includes materials planning, logistics, customer support, spare part orders, and warehousing.**What You Need to Be Successful**- Develop and implement strategic plans for materials management, considering factors such as demand forecasts, production schedules and inventory targets- Collaborate with production, procurement and logistics to align materials planning with overall business objectives- Analyze historical data and market trends to create accurate demand forecasts for materials- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand upcoming promotions, product launches or changes in customer demand- Establish and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet production needs while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory- Monitor and analyze inventory turnover, ageing and other relevant metrics to identify areas for improvement- Collaborate with procurement and logistic to ensure timely and cost effective delivery of materials- Identify potential risks and disruptions in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate the risks- Utilize data analysis tools and software to generate reports and insights on materials planning performance- Present KPIs and metrics and informed decision making- Continuously evaluate and improve materials planning processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy and responsiveness- Implement best practices and new technologies or methods to streamline operations- Provide leadership and guidance to a team of materials planners- Mentor and train junior staff members to enhance their skills and knowledgeJob Reference: CGS11546