Supply Chain Specialist Staff Job at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (Penang)

Supply Chain Specialist Staff

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Location:
Malaysia , Penang

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply & Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in data analysis and exposure to AI/ML. This hybrid role ensures supply continuity, optimal inventory levels, and improved forecast accuracy through a mix of traditional planning and next-gen analytics. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational planning expertise, a data-savvy mindset, and a passion for using emerging technologies to transform supply chain performance.

Job Responsibility:

Create and maintain short- and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, and lead time constraints
Ensure product availability by managing supply across multiple nodes (e.g., suppliers, factories, distribution centers)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and commercial teams
Monitor supplier performance and track on-time delivery, lead times, and shortages to inform planning decisions
Use scenario modeling and simulations to assess plan sensitivity and enable rapid decision-making
Participate in S&OP and IBP processes, contributing insights and aligning operational plans with business strategy
Optimize inventory levels, Safety Stock targets and mix across the network to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence
Perform inventory health reviews, flag aging or slow-moving stock, and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce working capital
Lead E&O forecasting and contribute to proactive mitigation plans
Partner with finance, operations, and commercial teams to align inventory with business goals and budget constraints
Build inventory projection models to assess future inventory trends based on current supply/demand dynamics

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (Master’s a plus)
7-10 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or end-to-end supply chain roles
Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, O9) and advanced Excel or data analysis tools
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority
Detail oriented, Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical teams and senior leaders
Experience in inventory optimization, scenario planning, and supplier collaboration is a strong plus

Nice to have:

Accountability
Active Learning
Active Listening
Bias
Coaching
Commercial Acumen
Complex Project Management
Contract Management
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Customer Experience Strategy
Data Science
Design Thinking
Empathy
Engineering Product Development
Financial Acumen
Follow-Through
Global Sourcing
Growth Mindset
Intellectual Curiosity
Long Term Planning
Managing Ambiguity
Manufacturing Supply Chain
Negotiation

What we offer:

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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