{"id":3515194,"url":"https://alion.io/job/umdasch-group-supply-chain-manager","title":"Supply Chain Manager","company":{"id":451963,"name":"Umdasch Group","domain":"umdaschgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/umdaschgroup","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":77,"open_postings":36,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.917,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":40,"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"staff","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Klang, Malaysia"],"countries":["MY"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":30000,"max":40000,"currency":"MYR","period":"month","gross":null,"usd_annual":118368},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T09:28:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-30","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T23:49:16Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"Established in Malaysia in 1991, MFE, a company of Doka, has evolved into a global leader of high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective aluminium formwork systems today. Acquired by Doka in 2024, MFE is driven by continuous product innovations and an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service.\nWith a presence in India through its Mumbai office, MFE is strengthening its position in one of the world’s most dynamic construction markets. From supporting local housing developments to enabling large-scale urban transformation projects, MFE is shaping the future of construction in India.\nExpanding beyond its initial success in residential projects, MFE has established itself as a one-stop shop for monolithic solutions. Providing end-to-end support, from bespoke formwork design, which utilises in-house 3D software, to experienced on-site technical assistance, MFE's state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing facility in Malaysia covers annual formwork production capacity exceeding 1.5 million m².\nWith a strong focus on on-site training and support, MFE further enables clients to achieve rapid construction cycles, solidifying its vision to be a world-class formwork enterprise dedicated to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation.\nAs a customer-focused organisation, MFE understands that its greatest assets are its employees, which is why it is consistently looking for talented professionals who are keen to develop their careers in this dynamic industry. Having grown continuously, based on the strength of its products and its agility to anticipate market demand, MFE is looking for skilled candidates to join their rapidly growing team.\n Summary:\nWe are seeking an experienced and strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, materials planning, inventory coordination and logistics for MFE Port Klang. The role ensures reliable material availability, cost-effective supply and timely delivery to support manufacturing and customer requirements, while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupply Chain Strategy and Operations\nDevelop and review supply chain strategies, policies and procedures aligned with operational requirements and company objectives.\nOversee all procurement activities including metal, non-metal, and logistics sourcing.\nEnsure timely procurement of goods and services under optimal terms and conditions.\nDrive cost optimisation and operational efficiency across procurement processes.\nStrategic Sourcing and Supplier Management\nLead sourcing, evaluation, selection and qualification of local and overseas suppliers.\nOversee procurement of aluminium, manufacturing consumables, machinery, spare parts, subcontracting services and other operational requirements.\nDevelop alternative sources for critical materials to reduce supply disruption and dependency on individual suppliers.\nReview supplier performance in quality, delivery, pricing, capacity and responsiveness.\nCoordinate audits of manufacturing suppliers in Malaysia and overseas with Quality and Engineering, and follow up corrective actions to closure.\nCommercial Negotiation and Cost Management\nLead negotiations on prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties and contractual conditions.\nEvaluate quotations and total acquisition costs, including freight, duties, handling and inventory costs.\nMonitor market conditions and material price movements to identify purchasing opportunities and manage cost exposure.\nDeliver measurable cost savings while maintaining required quality and service standards.\nPurchasing Operations and Supply Continuity\nOversee purchase requisitions, purchase orders, order tracking and delivery coordination.\nEnsure purchasing activities comply with approval limits, procurement procedures and agreed specifications.\nCoordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve shortages, delayed deliveries and urgent purchasing requirements.\nReview requisitions against available stock and equipment before committing to new purchases; allocate requirements and follow through to completion.\nDemand and Materials Planning\nCoordinate forecasts and material requirements with Sales, Planning and Production, aligning purchasing and delivery schedules with manufacturing demand.\nLead regular supply and demand reviews to resolve shortages, capacity constraints and changing priorities.\nInventory and Asset Control\nWork with Stores and Planning to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.\nMaintain accurate inventory and asset records within the assigned scope; coordinate periodic cycle counts, stocktakes and annual asset verification with Stores, Operations and Finance, investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.\nReview equipment availability, forecasts and capital expenditure needs with Operations and Finance; obtain required approvals before acquisition.\nCoordinate approved disposal of obsolete or unserviceable assets and ensure records are updated.\nManage non-aluminium inventory, including stock accuracy, replenishment and excess stock control; coordinate aluminium stock requirements, availability and inventory issues with Operations and Planning in line with agreed departmental responsibilities.\nLogistics and Delivery\nCoordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers, freight forwarders, Stores and Operations, tracking delivery commitments and resolving delays.\nReview freight costs, lead times and transport performance; identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and improve delivery reliability.\nEnsure equipment is ready before dispatch and coordinate timely, cost-effective movements with relevant teams.\nFacilities and Operational Support\nManage lease agreements and renewals, negotiating commercially appropriate terms in line with business requirements and management approvals.\nCoordinate building security arrangements and monitor service providers.\nCoordinate applicable submissions, testing, certification and approval activities involving the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM) and Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), in collaboration with Engineering, Quality and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE).\nManage forklift and vehicle rental arrangements, including car rentals, and coordinate availability and service requirements with Operations.\nCompile and maintain environmental, social and governance (ESG) data relating to procurement and supply chain activities for company reporting.\nProcess Improvement and Governance\nEnsure supply chain activities comply with corporate and company policies, applicable regulatory requirements and delegated approval limits.\nDevelop and enhance supply chain and logistics processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.\nLead initiatives in continuous improvement and best practices adoption.\nConduct internal logistics and procurement audits; track findings and corrective actions to closure.\nSupport Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) policies and safe working practices across supply chain activities.\nTeam Leadership and Performance Management\nLead, coach and develop purchasing and cost estimation teams within the approved organisation structure, and coordinate personnel responsible for materials and logistics. Ensure responsibilities, reporting relationships and decision authority are clearly defined and followed.\nSet departmental objectives and monitor team performance against agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).\nFoster a high-performance and collaborative team environment.\nReporting and Stakeholder Management\nPrepare supply chain reports and track performance against targets.\nMonitor on-time-in-full delivery, inventory accuracy, stock availability, inventory turnover, aged stock, supplier delivery performance and procurement and logistics costs; agree targets and corrective actions with the relevant teams.\nProvide recommendations and corrective actions to management.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to align supply chain activities with operational needs.\n Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.\nMinimum 10 years of relevant procurement and supply chain experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.\nExperience in manufacturing, preferably aluminium, metal fabrication, building materials or a related industry.\nProven experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation and cost management.\nKnowledge of international purchasing, import procedures, logistics and Incoterms.\nExperience with ERP systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.\nDemonstrated experience in materials planning, inventory control and logistics coordination.\nProven ability to analyse operational data, assess problems and implement practical corrective actions.\nStrategic and results-driven.\nStrong leadership and team management capability.\nExcellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.\nHigh level of integrity and accountability.\nCollaborative with strong stakeholder management skills.\nStrong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines.","description_format":"text","description_chars":9291,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"English","level":"All levels","optional":false}]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Malaysia","iso":"MY","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Retail & Shop Systems","Construction","Building Materials"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-30T10:07:18Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":40,"reasons":["conf:2","stale_co","velocity","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-09T06:03:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":118368,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/umdasch-group-supply-chain-manager","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/umdasch-group-supply-chain-manager.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-10T03:20:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":7830,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-11T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":451963},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=451963"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fumdasch-group-supply-chain-manager"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fumdasch-group-supply-chain-manager"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fumdasch-group-supply-chain-manager"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/umdasch-group-supply-chain-manager\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fumdasch-group-supply-chain-manager"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3515194}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"umdaschgroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3515194},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); 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