SAP
Audrey Saloman
Senior Manager
Klang, Selangor
Summary
Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 22 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager – Intercontinental Supply Chain Solutions (Malaysia & Singapore)
DB Schenker Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
05.2022 - 10.2025
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Led end-to-end supply chain solution design for multinational clients across freight management, buyer’s consolidation, PO management and network feasibility; balancing cost, service, and operational risk.
- Directed RFQs and solution pipelines, shaping commercial value propositions that improved client retention, strengthened margin positioning, and supported long-term account growth.
- Acted as regional governance lead across Malaysia and Singapore, standardizing SOPs, implementation frameworks, and execution controls to ensure scalable and audit-ready operations.
- Partnered with sales, ocean freight, and implementation teams to convert client requirements into commercially viable, executable supply chain models.
- Monitored and influenced key client KPIs (On-Time-Delivery, cost-to-serve, service stability, feasibility adherence), driving continuous improvement initiatives across accounts.
- Served as regional escalation point, resolving cross-border execution risks, capacity constraints, and service disruptions impacting client supply continuity.
Supply Chain Manager – Southeast Asia
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed regional supply chain operations supporting ~GBP 60M annual revenue across Southeast Asia, covering in-house production, outsourced manufacturing, Intercompany and tolling partners.
- Held accountability for OTIF performance, inventory discipline, logistics cost, supplier quality, and supply continuity across multi-country operations.
- Led strategic supplier and outsourcing partner management, improving delivery reliability, compliance, and responsiveness through structured performance governance.
- Actively drove S&OP execution, aligning demand forecasts, supply planning, inventory targets, and working capital objectives with sales and finance stakeholders.
- Optimized warehousing and transportation networks, delivering measurable logistics cost efficiencies while maintaining service reliability.
- Ensured full compliance with customs regulations, SST exemptions, ISO standards, and internal audit requirements, mitigating regulatory and financial risk.
- Acted as regional SPOC for escalations, resolving supply disruptions, intercompany conflicts, and operational risks impacting customer delivery.
- Managed procurement activities, driving cost savings through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
- Improved, standardized and documented planning and scheduling processes.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Managed logistics functions including shipping coordination, customs compliance, freight negotiations, and carrier selection.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and maintain high-quality standards.
- Initiated risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain, minimizing impacts on business continuity.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Supervised 4 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties.
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Facilitated interdepartmental collaboration to align goals across multiple functions within the organization.
- Teamed with sales and marketing teams to confirm that product availability meets customer demand.
- Monitored supplier performance for compliance with contract terms and quality standards.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce supply chain costs and improve efficiency.
- Developed and implemented actionable improvements to increase inventory replenishment efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to enhanced operational processes and team engagement.
- Optimized transportation routes and schedules, cutting down on delivery times and fuel expenses.
- Spearheaded vendor evaluation and selection process, ensuring alignment with quality standards and business goals.
- Reduced waste in supply chain by implementing lean management techniques, contributing to both cost reduction and sustainability goals.
- Streamlined communication channels between supply chain and sales departments, improving forecast accuracy and product availability.
- Led implementation of new supply chain management software, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key suppliers, ensuring reliability and flexibility in supply during peak demand periods.
- Improved supplier delivery times by establishing performance metrics and fostering strong collaborative relationships.
- Led negotiations for freight contracts, achieving improved terms and cost savings without compromising service quality.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective contracts, achieving substantial annual savings in procurement expenses.
- Initiated cross-functional team to address critical bottlenecks in supply chain, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Implemented lean principles throughout the organization''s supply chain operations, contributing to waste reduction efforts and cost savings initiatives.
- Collaborated with sales and production teams to develop integrated planning processes, improving overall business performance.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leading to more accurate demand forecasting and reduced stockouts.
- Tracked and monitored critical purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
Purchasing & Logistics Manager (Regional)
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2008 - 12.2018
- Owned ~US$30M annual procurement and logistics spend, leading strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier rationalization initiatives.
- Delivered USD 100K–300K annual procurement savings through direct sourcing and elimination of trader mark-ups.
- Achieved ~40% freight cost reduction by redesigning inbound logistics and shifting ~550 tons of raw materials to break-bulk shipping.
- Generated RM144K annual packaging savings through high-volume packaging redesign (~40,000 bags/month).
- Enabled 5–17% duty savings by leading FTA qualification and Rules of Origin compliance under Free Trade Agreements. E.g. Form D, Form E, Form AI etc.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Oversaw make-versus-buy and outsourcing decisions, transferring production to external manufacturers where more cost-effective without compromising quality or continuity.
- Strengthened procurement governance, audit readiness, and compliance controls across suppliers and outsourced manufacturing partners.
- Served as Internal Quality & HSE Auditor (ISO 9001), reinforcing supplier compliance and workplace safety standards.
- Meticulously tracked shipments from origin to destination, proactively addressing any delays or issues that arose during transit.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
- Facilitated smooth communication between sales, production, and distribution departments to improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Negotiated favorable terms with carriers, resulting in significant cost savings for the organization without compromising service quality.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Oversaw the procurement process, establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce lead times and minimize stockouts.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Established contingency plans for potential disruptions in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity during unforeseen circumstances.
- Implemented advanced forecasting techniques to anticipate demand fluctuations and optimize inventory levels accordingly.
- Reduced shipping errors by overseeing implementation of new quality control system at packing stage.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment of logistics operations with overall business goals.
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication, leading to more efficient problem-solving during peak operational periods.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, leading to reduction in order fulfillment times.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels.
- Conducted regular analysis of logistics performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Implemented vendor management system that improved supplier reliability and quality of goods received.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives in logistics department, fostering culture of innovation and efficiency.
Sales Coordinator
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Pelabuhan Klang
04.2003 - 12.2007
- Built a strong commercial and operational foundation within a manufacturing and distribution environment, supporting sales, logistics, and customer fulfillment activities that later progressed into procurement and supply chain leadership roles.
- Led day-to-day sales coordination and order management activities, managing quotations, pro forma invoices, order confirmations, and delivery schedules to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant order fulfillment.
- Acted as the primary liaison between customers, sales, logistics, and warehouse teams, resolving delivery issues, handling complaints, and supporting customer retention and repeat business.
- Coordinated logistics and order fulfillment workflows, working closely with warehouse and transport teams to monitor order status, arrange deliveries, minimize fulfillment delays.
- Prepared and maintained costing reports, sales records, and delivery tracking, improving visibility and enabling informed operational and management decision-making.
- Supported sales and commercial teams in pricing, documentation accuracy, and customer communication, building early exposure to cost structures, service expectations, and commercial discipline.
- Streamlined sales and administrative processes, improving departmental efficiency through structured documentation, data accuracy, and process consistency.
- Managed customer communications and internal coordination, ensuring clear information flow, timely updates, and professional engagement with external stakeholders.
- Executed a broad range of administrative and coordination tasks (data management, documentation, scheduling), developing strong organizational discipline and attention to detail critical to later supply chain roles.
Education
Master in Business Administration - General Management
IPE Paris / PPA Paris
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia08-2017
Skills
Logistics management
Supplier partnership development
Supply chain management
Supply chain risk assessment
Experienced in strategic sourcing practices
Continuous improvement initiatives
Cost reduction strategies
Global sourcing
S&OP
Inventory analysis
Customs compliance
International freight management
Warehouse operation oversight
Import and export operations
Freight cost estimation
Rate negotiation
Accomplishments
- USD 100K–300K annual procurement savings; direct sourcing; elimination of trader mark-ups
- +/-40% freight cost reduction during COVID-19; switching 550 tons of RM to break-bulk shipping
- RM144K annual packaging savings via high-volume redesign (40,000 bags/month)
- RM60K IT project cost avoidance (SAP AI) through multivendor sourcing and local capability
- RM15.36K annual OPEX savings by converting LPG forklifts to battery-powered units
- RM20K annual recycling income from pallet and jumbo bag reuse program
- Turned around 3mil challenging ISC customer account, achieving 85% fewer complaints and 25% faster deliveries through improved governance.
- Secured 50TEU in multimodal transport business by designing innovative land-sea models to optimize costs and transit times for a large Solar customer.
Software
InforNexus
HALO
Certification
Practitioner Diploma – Clinical Hypnotherapy
Interests
Exploring distant lands, Getting lost in a good book, Capturing moments, Feeling the music, Every kind of sport
TOP 3 STRENGTHS
- Self starter
- Adaptability
- Integrity
Timeline
Senior Manager – Intercontinental Supply Chain Solutions (Malaysia & Singapore)
DB Schenker Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
05.2022 - 10.2025
Supply Chain Manager – Southeast Asia
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2019 - 04.2022
Purchasing & Logistics Manager (Regional)
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
01.2008 - 12.2018
Sales Coordinator
Vesuvius Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
04.2003 - 12.2007
Master in Business Administration - General Management
IPE Paris / PPA Paris
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
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