INVENTORY AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT LEAD (BEVERAGE, PLASTICS, NOODIES)

On behalf of our client, a leading FMCG Manufacturer, we are seeking an experienced Inventory and Materials Management Lead to manage the overall operations of the Inventory and Materials Management function for raw materials, packaging materials, and engineering items across Beverage, Plastics, Noodies, and shared utilities. Ensure uninterrupted material availability, maintain optimal stock levels, implement efficient processes, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support production, quality, and cost objectives.

Qualifications

1. Education: Diploma or Degree in Material Management, Supply Chain Management, or Procurement.

2. Experience:Minimum 10 years in manufacturing, handling over 300 materials including raw materials and packaging materials.

• Proven experience in a lead role managing a materials store or inbound store, overseeing material receipt, issuance, and stock control.

• Strong experience in inventory management, procurement follow-ups, and vendor management.

• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) and preparing reports.

• Experience in audits, process improvement (Lean/Kaizen), and waste or scrap management.

• Preferred industries: Food & Beverage, FMCG, or related manufacturing sectors where materials management and inbound store operations are critical.

3.Skills and Competencies:

• Good planning, tracking, and reporting of materials.
  

• Strong communication and coordination with production, quality assurance, procurement, and vendors.

• Attention to accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures.

• Ability to lead a team and manage materials efficiently.

4.Key Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and accountable for materials management.

• Proactive in identifying risks and solving problems.
  

• Ensures quality, hygiene, and timely availability of materials.

1. Inventory and Stock Management

• Maintain minimum inventory levels for all raw and
  packaging materials to avoid stock-outs.

• Conduct daily tracking, weekly stock verification,
  monthly physical stock takes and reconcile any variances.

• Maintain accurate bin card records and ensure
  alignment with physical stock during audits.

• Ensure proper storage, hygiene, and labelling of
  materials.

2. Material Movement and Production Support

• Manage timely issuance and receipt of materials
  to/from production as per standard procedures.

• Record all material movements accurately in ERP
  systems.

• Alert production teams about materials nearing expiry
  or at risk.

3. Procurement and Vendor Coordination

• Raise purchase requisitions timely and follow up with
  procurement teams and vendors for on-time delivery.

• Process materials rejected due to quality issues and
  coordinate replacements with vendors.

• Conduct quarterly key vendor audits and evaluate new
  vendors per company standards.

• Coordinate with finance and procurement for timely
  payments and maintain weekly status reports.

4. Waste, Scrap, and Process Management

• Manage daily process wastages, ensure proper
  segregation, recording, and disposal of scrap per policy.

• Implement Lean and Kaizen initiatives to optimize
  processes and reduce non-value-adding activities.

5. Reporting, Compliance, and Miscellaneous Tasks

• Prepare weekly stock reports, monthly audits, and
  production planning reports for management.

• Participate in project-based teams and miscellaneous
  tasks as assigned by management.

• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures,
  quality checks, and documentation requirements.