WMS
Chin Huan Lim
Supply Chain
Kuala Lumpur,14
Summary
Experienced regional manager in southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia & Philippines) in the reverse supply chain / recycling industries.
Versatile Regional Manager experienced in wide range of business needs, including strategic planning, promotional activities and human resources. Accustomed to stepping into different roles every day to enable business operations to evolve and meet changing demands. Forward-thinking Regional Manager with deep understanding of market conditions and regional preferences. Decisive and hardworking leader skilled in making proactive, insightful updates to policies and procedures. Prepared to leverage 20+ years of progressive logistics experience to positively impact business operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Regional Manager
LITONG GROUP
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated with other district managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with product development teams to provide valuable customer insights, driving continuous improvement efforts and enhancing overall offerings to meet market demands.
- Implemented cost-cutting measures across the region that led to significant savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Coordinate with local government authority for the latest ACT to make sure the process & custom clearance successful.
- Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods.
- Conducted regular vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality standards, which resulted in higher product reliability and fewer returns from customers due to defects or damage during transportations.
- Coordinated end-to-end shipping processes, ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by streamlining logistics processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability, and working capital.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Strengthened relationships with stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration, resulting in increased trust and smoother operations.
- Collaborated with industry stakeholders to stay informed on latest advancements in recycling technology, ensuring the organization remained competitive within the marketplace.
- Optimized material recovery rates with thorough audits of recycling facilities and operations.
- Sorted materials to separate high-grade materials such as copper and brass.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for procurement of recycling equipment, ensuring best-in-class technology was selected for organizational use.
- Coordinated logistics for transport of recycled materials to various processing centers based on market demand and capacity requirements.
- Monitored access, collection and cleanliness of pick-up locations and storage areas to promote and maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
Supply Chain Manager
ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Spearheaded cross-functional teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain function.
- Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
- Implemented lean principles throughout the organization''s supply chain operations, contributing to waste reduction efforts and cost savings initiatives.
- Devised and maintained an up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.
- Consolidated supplier base while maintaining redundant sources of supply to reduce transit expenses and improve timely delivery.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- To ensure achievement of company KPI (Key Performance Integrator) and goal. Creating Reporting and analysis of KPI with key driver by segregation of key task to enhance all driver work toward the right track on completion of goal and KPI achievement.
- Review and providing advice and knowledge on importation of equipment compliance to Custom and government bodies (SIRIM/SKMM/MIDA) requirement. Assisting company and customer to obtain SIRIM Type Approver certification ，appropriate HS code and tax application upon importation to eliminate obstruction.
- Vendor management on LSP (Logistics Service Provide) to ensure development and Standard of Operating procedures provided from LSP meet sufficient service level in quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Perform quarterly performance evaluation and KPI Review on LSP.
Supply Manager
Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
12.2007 - 01.2011
- Implemented a robust supplier onboarding program to ensure seamless integration into the supply chain network.
- Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
- Created and implemented comprehensive supply chain management strategies.
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers.
- Report to Supply Chain Manager (HOD). To manage inventory management, end to end international logistics, reverse logistics, disposal and Local logistics management. Monitor supply chain management such as production readiness, order processing, customer demand.
- To ensure achievement of company KPI (Key Performance Integrator) and goal. Creating Reporting and analysis of KPI with key driver by segregation of key task to enhance all driver work toward the right track on completion of goal and KPI achievement.
- Review and providing advice and knowledge on importation of equipment compliance to Custom and government bodies (SIRIM/SKMM/MIDA) requirement. Assisting company and customer to obtain SIRIM Type Approver certification ，appropriate HS code and tax application upon importation to eliminate obstruction.
- Vendor management on LSP (Logistics Service Provide) to ensure development and Standard of Operating procedures provided from LSP meet sufficient service level in quality, cost effectiveness and efficiency. Perform quarterly performance evaluation and KPI Review on LSP.
Logistics Executive
Tiong Nam Logistics Solution
06.2005 - 12.2007
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Assist the warehouse manager for the administration and day-to-day operational issue.
- Support & leading warehouse operation team to run routine job as such as incoming or outgoing activities, market return, updated data by using FNCC (F&N Coca-Cola) SAP systems and WMS (Warehouse Management System) as accordingly.
- Base at Warehouse P, lead the warehouse operation team for FNCC project that manage the beverages products.
- Planning and organize for all order of delivery.
- Customise with salesman and customers for the after sales service.
Education
Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma of Engineering (C -
Informatics College
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
Staff Development
Vendor Management
Preventive Maintenance
Cost Reduction
Commercial awareness
Interpersonal Skills
Relationship Building
Business Analysis and Reporting
Customer Relationship Management
Project Management
Operational management
Software
SAP
Oracle
ERP
MS Office
Timeline
Regional Manager
LITONG GROUP
01.2015 - Current
Supply Chain Manager
ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
03.2012 - 12.2014
Supply Manager
Huawei Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd
12.2007 - 01.2011
Logistics Executive
Tiong Nam Logistics Solution
06.2005 - 12.2007
Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma of Engineering (C -
Informatics College
04.2001 -