Supply Chain Manager

About the Position

Supply Chain Manager

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Supply Chain Management // Leadership Role

We are looking for a purpose-driven builder to join our team in Batu Kawan, Malaysia. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the setup and management of our new manufacturing hub's supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

Team Setup and Leadership

• Define the structure, roles, and responsibilities of the end-to-end supply chain team (Material Planning, Operational Logistics, After-Sales Logistics, Inventory Control, Production Planning/Steering).
• Recruit, train, and mentor the supply chain team to ensure capability development.
• Establish workflows, performance metrics (KPIs), and SOPs to guide daily operations and continuous improvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with departments such as Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service.

Material Planning

• Implement and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and forecasting tools.
• Align supply plans with production schedules, sales forecasts, and customer orders.
• Facilitate regular follow-ups with visibility into capacity, constraints, and material availability.

Inventory and Warehouse Management

• Design and optimize inventory policies to balance availability and working capital.
• Supervise receiving, storage, and material issuance processes in compliance with FIFO and traceability requirements.
• Lead cycle count programs and drive improvements in inventory accuracy and turnover.

LMW License Compliance and Governance

• Lead the application, renewal, and amendment processes for the Licensed Manufacturing Warehouse license with RMCD.
• Ensure the company maintains the mandatory export value threshold required for LMW license validity.
• Ensure all applicable import duties and Sales Tax (SST) are calculated and paid to Customs prior to goods release to Malaysia local market.
• Ensure bonded (LMW) inventory is accurately separate from non-bonded inventory in system and in warehouse physically.
• Act as the primary point of contact for RMCD during audits, inspections, or spot checks.
• Prepare and submit accurate monthly LMW reports to RMCD before the due date.

Logistics & International Trade Compliance

• Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics, including freight forwarding, customs clearance, and last-mile delivery.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and define performance metrics in service level agreements (SLAs) and ensure adherence.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysian Customs regulations and international trade laws.
• Maintain accurate trade documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and export licenses.

Cost Control and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze supply chain costs (material, freight, inventory carrying, etc.) and identify savings opportunities.
• Lead Lean projects to streamline processes and eliminate waste.
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and implement best practices.

Cross-Functional & Global Coordination

• Collaborate with global supply chain team to align regional strategies with headquarters' objectives.
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding supply chain matters.

Production Planning and Steering

• Translate inputs from Operational Engineering into production plans to be executed by the shop floor team.
• Monitor and steer execution of production plans by the shop floor team.
• Align production activities with other activities (incl. material planning, logistics).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial role, experience in export-oriented manufacturing companies is an advantage.
• Experience and familiarity with LMW license.
• Ability to be strategic and hands-on independently to build processes and teams from scratch.
• In-depth and practical knowledge of import/export regulations, Incoterms, and global logistics.
• Strong people leadership and organizational development capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and planning tools (MRP) is preferred.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills to conduct cooperation with service providers.
• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive benefits
• Outstanding technical expertise
• Development opportunities and training

About the Company

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC, and GaAs-critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications, and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation, and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility, and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

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