Executive, Group PMO (operations)

Leadership Role In Malaysia's Automotive Region

As part of the leadership team, you will take responsibility for one of Malaysia's largest automotive region commercial teams. In this role, you will work directly with the head, group PMO (Operations) to achieve CARSOME's vision, mission, and strategic goals which play a critical role in the success of the brand. You will also be working closely with counterparts to optimize and implement processes; leading cross-functional initiatives along with regional and local teams to improve the inventory end-to-end process.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Identifying and assessing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Monitoring inventory levels, yard operations, and audit reports by aliasing with the local team on a cycle basis to assess controls, operational efficiencies, and compliance with all company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performing analysis to predict potential inventory operational problems.
• Preparing cycle count and inventory levels/ratio reports by highlighting significant control weaknesses on area in-charge which result from wholesale & retail audit, to evaluate and improve the operation of the cost center.
• Performing ad hoc stock adjustments by checking, verifying, and making necessary adjustments in CMS/WMS to safeguard the company's inventory. Establishing, improving, optimizing, and updating Inventory Operations SOP and ensuring process advocacy.
• Performing other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by supervisor to meet operational and/or other requirements.
• Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, all stock levels, and adjustments.
• Monitoring inventory supply levels regionally to avoid inefficiencies or excessive surplus.
• Analyzing gaps in the systems to obtain the best cost-effective operations.

Your know-how includes:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in inventory operations management, process improvement, and project management in a leading e-Commerce, automotive, consulting, or operations focus industry.
• Excellent ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, independent and highly motivated.
• Must be self-motivated. Requires strong detail-oriented program management and influencing skills to work in a broad regional environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office tools, with a strong focus on Excel competencies.
• Understanding of WMS, TMS, inventory management systems, and processes.
• Understanding of supply-demand relationships and lean inventory operation process.
• Knowledge in Tableau and data analytics is an added advantage.