Supply Chain Specialist Staff (Malaysia, Penang)

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Job Description:

In this role, We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply & Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in data analysis and exposure to AI/ML. This hybrid role ensures supply continuity, optimal inventory levels, and improved forecast accuracy through a mix of traditional planning and next-gen analytics. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational planning expertise, a data-savvy mindset, and a passion for using emerging technologies to transform supply chain performance.

Work location : Penang

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Planning:

• Create and maintain short- and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, and lead time constraints.
• Ensure product availability by managing supply across multiple nodes (e.g., suppliers, factories, distribution centers).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and commercial teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and track on-time delivery, lead times, and shortages to inform planning decisions.
• Use scenario modeling and simulations to assess plan sensitivity and enable rapid decision-making.
• Participate in S&OP and IBP processes, contributing insights and aligning operational plans with business strategy.

Inventory Planning:

• Optimize inventory levels, Safety Stock targets and mix across the network to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Perform inventory health reviews, flag aging or slow-moving stock, and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce working capital.
• Lead E&O forecasting and contribute to proactive mitigation plans.
• Partner with finance, operations, and commercial teams to align inventory with business goals and budget constraints.
• Build inventory projection models to assess future inventory trends based on current supply/demand dynamics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
• 7-10 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or end-to-end supply chain roles.
• Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, O9) and advanced Excel or data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority.
• Detail oriented, Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical teams and senior leaders.
• Experience in inventory optimization, scenario planning, and supplier collaboration is a strong plus.

Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Complex Project Management, Contract Management, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Experience Strategy, Data Science, Design Thinking, Empathy, Engineering Product Development, Financial Acumen, Follow-Through, Global Sourcing, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Manufacturing Supply Chain, Negotiation {+ 4 more}

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Job:

Supply Chain & Operations

Job Level:

Expert

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