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Regional Supply Planning Lead (Individual Contributor)

Kuala Lumpur Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This role supports end‑to‑end supply planning across APAC, requiring strong technical planning credibility to balance product availability, inventory, and lead times. It is a senior individual contributor role with a clear pathway to a leadership route, combining hands‑on execution with value‑added improvement initiatives.
  • Regional exposure across APAC with a clearly defined progression into leadership
  • Hybrid working arrangement

About Our Client

Our client is a global MNC with a well‑established shared services environment supporting multiple regions. The organisation is known for promoting talent from within, offering clear career progression, and providing exposure to regional and global stakeholders. As the business continues to grow, there is strong focus on developing high‑potential professionals into future leaders through expanded responsibilities and structured development opportunities.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement supply planning strategies to ensure efficient inventory management.
  • Ownend‑to‑end regional supply planning execution acrossAPAC, applying strong technical planning judgement to balance product availability, inventory levels, and lead times
  • Act as the lead contributor for allocation, prioritisation, and recovery planning, providing clear recommendations and structured escalation where required
  • Translate supply plans into effective execution, including order actions, replenishment flows, and coordination with regional and global distribution centres
  • Partner closely with demand planning, logistics, order processing, and country supply teams to align planning decisions with operational realities
  • Drive value‑added initiatives beyond BAU, including process improvements, planning efficiency, and enhancement of supply planning tools



The Successful Applicant

A successful Supply Planning Lead should have:

  • Strong technical credibility in supply planning, with the ability to apply sound judgement across inventory, lead times, allocation, and replenishment decisions
  • Typically 8+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, within product‑based environments managing physical goods, such as (for example) pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, oil & gas, or industrial/manufacturing‑led businesses
  • Hands‑on exposure to inventory management, lead times, allocation, and DC replenishment
  • Experience working across regional or multi‑country supply networks
  • Solid working knowledge of SAP as a core planning system
  • Confidence working with cross‑functional stakeholders and influencing decisions without formal authority

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a reputable organization within the industry
  • Permanent role with opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Senior individual contributor position with a realistic and structured pathway into leadership responsibility
  • Collaborative and professional work environment.



If you're ready to take on a regional supply planning role that values strong technical expertise today and offers leadership opportunities for the future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Contact
Marissa Nao
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007196
Phone number
6012 306 0593

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Supply Planning
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Business Services
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marissa Nao
Consultant contact
6012 306 0593
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007196
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.