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Japanese Speaking Senior Manager - Purchasing & Production Control (Ref: 2016)


Posting Date : 13-Jun-2025

Salary : RM10,000 -RM15,000

Type of Employment : Full Time

Location : Selangor

Job Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate all project-related procurement activities in the ASEAN region, ensuring seamless integration of procurement, logistics, and supplier quality management.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between regional project teams and the global procurement organization for all project-related procurement matters.
  • Align project timelines with procurement schedules and develop comprehensive project procurement plans.
  • Lead regional supplier negotiations, aligning contract terms and conditions to meet project and business objectives in coordination with global commodity managers in headquarter to implement global commodity strategies to achieve long term cost savings and drive business success.
  • Evaluate supplier quotations and mitigate procurement risks through cross-functional assessments and proactive risk management.
  • Develop and drive local sourcing strategies to enhance supply chain resilience and efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with Siemens’ procurement policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Promote and support sustainability initiatives within the supply chain, driving responsible and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
  • Master production plan 13-week horizon/ 1 week/ daily release for production plant/ cells while keeping in line with agreements made on capacity.
  • Finite production and capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs. Make sure the Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (x production sites and relevant tollers/TPMs).
  • Release production orders to the site in line with agreements made with the site. Review schedule adherence and drive improvement.
  • Manage demand exceptions with Scheduler and SP Manager. Support the site schedulers and site with analyses when needed to create visibility.
  • Work together with DRP Planners to understand customer requirements and incorporate this in the production plan.
  • Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.
  • Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
  • Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
  • Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock. Ensure rework and scrapping at the site/primary DC.
  • Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on existing, new and phase-out products.
  • Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
  • At least 8 years experiences in strategic purchasing, logistic management, or project management.
  • Experience working in a project-driven environment, preferably in the baggage handling or engineering industry.
  • International exposure and the ability to collaborate across functions and cultures.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex projects efficiently.
  • Proficiency in system and data management (Excel, SAP, and data analysis).
  • Interest in digitalization and automation to enhance procurement processes.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build trust and credibility.
  • Strong communication skills, with fluency in Japanese, English (written and verbal), Chinese, Malay
  • A proactive, self-driven attitude with a strong focus on results.

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