Manager, Supply Chain & Inventory

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Supply Chain and Inventory Manager to oversee and streamline our supply chain operations, warehouse management, inventory control, and cost-saving initiatives. This role is critical to ensuring efficient warehouse operations, maintaining accurate inventory records, and reconciling inventory and costs to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, cost analysis, and financial reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Warehouse Management

. Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and distribution.

. Ensure the warehouse is organized, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.

. Develop and implement efficient workflows and processes to optimize storage and handling.

. Supervise and train warehouse staff to enhance productivity and ensure high performance.

2. Inventory Control

. Manage and maintain accurate inventory records through regular audits and cycle counts.

. Monitor stock levels and oversee reorder processes to prevent stockouts and overstocking.

. Develop inventory management strategies, including FIFO (First-In-First-Out) and ABC analysis, to minimize costs and waste.

. Identify discrepancies and resolve issues with inventory levels through business reconciliation.

3. Supply Chain Coordination

. Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely supply and delivery of materials and products.

. Develop and manage relationships with suppliers and vendors to optimize cost and delivery times.

. Track and report on key supply chain KPIs, such as lead times, order accuracy, and fulfillment rates.

. Implement cost-saving and efficiency improvement strategies across the supply chain.

4. Cost Savings and Financial Reconciliation

. Identify opportunities for cost reduction in warehousing, inventory management, and supply chain processes.

. Conduct regular cost-benefit analyses and propose initiatives for improved cost efficiency.

. Perform business reconciliation between inventory records, supplier invoices, and accounting records to ensure financial accuracy.

. Collaborate with the finance team to track and report on cost-saving initiatives, inventory valuation, and financial impact on supply chain performance.

5. System & Process Improvement

. Utilize inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems) to track and optimize warehouse and supply chain operations.

. Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement in warehouse and inventory processes.

. Lead initiatives to improve automation, streamline processes, and enhance warehouse layout and storage solutions.

6. Reporting & Compliance

. Prepare and present regular reports on inventory levels, warehouse productivity, cost savings, and supply chain performance.

. Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices in inventory management.

. Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to inventory, warehouse management, and cost control.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

. Proven experience in warehouse, supply chain, inventory management, and cost-saving initiatives (minimum 3-5 years in a managerial role preferred).

. Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse management, supply chain principles, and business reconciliation.

. Proficiency in using inventory management software (e.g., ERP systems, WMS).

. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on financial reconciliation and cost analysis.

. Leadership and team management experience, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

. Strong communication and negotiation skills.

. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing demands.

Preferred:

. Certification in supply chain management or financial management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP, CPA) is a plus.

. Experience in [industry, e.g., manufacturing, retail, logistics].

We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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