Supply Chain Manager

Description:

The Supply Chain Manager – Southeast Asia is a regional leadership position, responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations that support inTEST’s Southeast Asia Center of Excellence based in Penang, Malaysia. This role is pivotal in ensuring scalable, resilient, and cost-effective operations across manufacturing, engineering, service, and sales functions for all three business segments at inTEST in the region.

This position manages a diverse portfolio of highly engineered, low- to medium-volume products, which includes semiconductor test equipment, precision thermal systems, induction heating solutions, and industrial imaging technologies. The Supply Chain Manager serves as a strategic partner to engineering, operations, finance, and commercial teams, driving alignment with inTEST’s global growth strategy and regional expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated supply chain strategy for Southeast Asia covering all business segments
• Build and manage a robust regional supplier network
• Optimize manufacturing processes, inventory levels, and working capital utilization
• Oversee global logistics, trade compliance, and distribution activities
• Lead initiatives in supply chain risk management and operational resilience
• Drive enhancements in ERP systems, process improvement, and supply chain digitalization
• Lead and develop high-performing regional supply chain teams supporting the rapid scaling of the Malaysia Center of Excellence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply chain, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of supply chain experience in:
  • Semiconductor equipment, electronics manufacturing, or industrial capital equipment
• Experience managing multi-product, engineered-to-order (ETO) environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Global supply chains (U.S.–EU–Asia)
  • Contract manufacturing and localization strategies
• Proven leadership in regional or global roles.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to semiconductor test ecosystem (ATE)
• Experience with thermal systems, precision equipment, or industrial automation.
• APICS (CSCP/CPIM) or Lean Six Sigma certification.

Key Competencies

• Multi-Division Supply Chain Integration
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
• S&OP Leadership in Complex Manufacturing
• Global Logistics & Trade Compliance
• Risk & Resilience Planning

Cross-functional Leadership