Distribution Planning Supervisor (KL/Tanjung Pelepas, Johor)
Full-time
Senior Executive
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of...
1 day ago
Job SummaryThe Distribution Planning Supervisor will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the distribution planning team, which includes Demand & Supply Planners and Shipping Officers. The role i...
Job Summary
The Distribution Planning Supervisor will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the distribution planning team, which includes Demand & Supply Planners and Shipping Officers. The role involves overseeing inventory control, demand forecasting, material planning, and the coordination of inbound and outbound shipments. The supervisor will ensure that all processes are accurately and timely executed, compliance with customs regulations is maintained, and continuous improvements in logistics operations are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Supervise and manage the activities of the Demand & Supply Planning team and the Shipping team, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
- Team Development: Take the responsibility to develop skills and confidence of each team member as well as their ability to work independently, through regular and effective individual meetings, team meetings and daily coaching.
- Demand Planning: Oversee the updating and maintenance of demand forecasts in the SAP system by collaborating with Blum subsidiaries and analyzing historical data.
- Inventory Control: Monitor and adjust inventory levels to prevent overstocking or stockouts, ensuring optimal inventory turnover.
- Supply Planning: Manage material requests from Blum production sites and suppliers based on forecasted demand.
- Customs & Declaration Process:
- Oversee the activities of a team of shipping officers. Ensuring that documentation for importing and exporting goods are accurately prepared and comply with Malaysian and international trade regulations.
- Inbound and Outbound Coordination: Oversee the timely and accurate receipt of inbound shipments and coordinate outbound shipments to Blum subsidiaries and customers.
- Data Management: Maintain accurate master data in the SAP system to support effective planning and decision-making.
- Reporting: Generate and present regular reports on inventory status, forecast accuracy, and supply chain performance to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement: Continuously assess and improve planning and shipping processes to enhance efficiency and service quality.
- Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues related to import/export processes promptly to avoid delays.
Requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Business, or related field.
- Proven experience in managing supply chain functions, including demand planning, inventory control, and shipping operations.
- Strong proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems, specifically in inventory and production planning and import/export modules.
- Extensive knowledge of Malaysian customs regulations, international trade laws, and transshipment processes.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency in English and Malay.
Additional Information :
We hope to welcome new team members on board by February 25, 2025.
Perks & Benefits
- Commission and bonus
- Medical insurance
About Blum
Creating furniture fittings for a better quality of living is one of our main goals. We manufacture lift, hinge, pull-out and pocket systems for furniture and provide complementary services and assembly devices.
Working for Blum
Successful together
Every individual has their personal qualities and skills; every team needs the commitment of its members. Our company offers diverse jobs which provide opportunities for challenge and responsibility.
We trust in our employees and their skills. We work together to tackle issues and shape solutions in an atmosphere of open dialogue. This is how our company achieves success - through the combination of different skills and personalities and the commitment of every individual. And we want to keep it that way for many years to come.
Blum - a versatile employer
We offer new challenges in a collaborative team environment. Interfaces with other specialist departments open new horizons every day. We work together in a network, deliver solutions and interact on a personal level. Soon after joining the company, new employees are given the opportunity to take on responsibility without being thrown in the deep end.