Assistant Manager, Warehouse Raw Materials

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Assistant Manager, Warehouse – Raw Materials to join our Warehouse & Logistics team at our Shah Alam Plant.

• In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing the availability, storage and inventory control of raw and packaging materials to ensure sufficient supply to support production requirements.
• You will play a key role in maintaining optimum inventory levels, minimising material shortages and write-offs, monitoring ageing and slow-moving materials, and ensuring that materials are received, stored and issued safely, accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:-

1. Raw & Packaging Material Planning

• Plan and determine the required quantities of raw and packaging materials based on production plans, forecasts and inventory availability.
• Monitor material availability against the production schedule and proactively identify potential shortages, excess inventory or supply risks that may impact production.
• Work closely with Production and Planning teams to determine and coordinate the required delivery dates of raw and packaging materials for production runs.

2. Inventory & Warehouse Management

• Ensure raw and packaging materials are received in the correct quantity and in good condition before acceptance into the plant.
• Manage inventory levels of raw and packaging materials to maintain sufficient supply while avoiding unnecessary overstocking.
• Conduct weekly and monthly monitoring of inventory ageing, slow-moving and obsolete raw and packaging materials.
• Proactively highlight materials at risk of expiry, obsolescence or write-off and coordinate with relevant stakeholders on appropriate utilisation or mitigating actions.
• Ensure proper inventory control practices, stock accuracy and material movement within the warehouse.
• Support periodic stock counts and inventory reconciliation and investigate significant stock discrepancies where required.
• Ensure appropriate stock rotation practices, including FIFO/FEFO, where applicable, to minimise material ageing, expiry and write-offs.

3. Supplier, Procurement & Quality Coordination

• Work closely with QA and Procurement on material quality issues, rejected materials and supplier-related concerns to ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with relevant parties on rejected, damaged, non-conforming or return-to-supplier materials.

4. Warehouse Operations & Compliance

• Ensure raw and packaging materials are properly received, identified, stored, handled and issued in accordance with established warehouse procedures and requirements.
• Maintain good warehouse housekeeping, proper storage conditions and effective utilisation of warehouse space.
• Ensure warehouse activities comply with applicable Company policies, safety requirements, quality standards and plant procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy and material flow while reducing wastage and operational costs.

5. People Management

• Supervise and provide guidance to warehouse team members to ensure daily warehouse activities are carried out safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate manpower deployment according to operational and production requirements.
• Monitor team performance, work discipline, attendance and adherence to warehouse procedures.
• Coach and develop team members to strengthen operational capability and promote continuous improvement within the warehouse function.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in warehouse, inventory, material planning or supply chain operations.
• Experience in FMCG, food & beverage or manufacturing environments will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Good presentation, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, accountable, adaptable and results-oriented.
• Independent and self-motivated, with a strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Good command of English and Malay , both written and spoken.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel ; experience with PowerPoint and Power BI is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.