Supply Chain Director

**Contract type**: Permanent**Location**: Kuala Lumpur**Sector**:Other Roles**Salary**: Above RM25,000 per month**Contact name**: Andre Chiang**Published**: about 3 hours agoJob descriptionAbout our clientOur client is in manufacturing in the FMCG sector. Listed in the NYSE with a strong global presence.About the roleSince the Malaysia is a manufacturing centre and hub for our client, this incumbent will take on a very important role of driving the organizations supply chain Head function to drive the all things related to the function. Manufacturing out of Malaysia contributes to 47% of our clients global out put.**Responsibilities**:Manage a group of supply chain team and managers.Manage compliance with occupational health and safety regulations by setting safety checks.Procure quality items by ensuring all purchases are made according to the agreed specifications.Grow the supplier database by creating alliances with distributors.Ensure timely and correct communication of authorized orders to suppliers to facilitate timely delivery of ordered goods and services.Develop sources for procuring supplies, services, and equipment by attending demonstrations, contacting vendors.Selecting supply and distribution methods by tracking the efficiencies of each delivery mode, e.g. road, air, and road.Manage returns to suppliers for rejected materials by assuring these rejected materials are up to standard through rejection reasons.Head up all supply chain department by ensuring all subordinates are in line and performing according to the department's mandate.Ensure optimum supplies at all times by reviewing reports concerning inventory levels.Ensure appropriate procedure controls and certification are in order at suppliers.Ensure optimum staffing for all sections under the supply chain by putting together a demand-driven staffing model.Improve supply chain efficiencies by automating all key supply chain processes. Implements new technologies to advance competence in supply chain development.You will haveAny degree related to Supply Chain.More than 15 years of experience within Supply chain global manufacturing, with at least 8 years of that managing a team in a leadership position.LEAN Black Belt, or a working understanding of Continuous Improvement manufacturing, JIT and related manufacturing methodologies will be an advantage.