The Regional Supply Chain Coordinator supports supply planning, inventory management, order fulfillment, and coordination across markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Typical requirements include a degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related discipline, along with experience in supply planning, customer service, or pharmaceutical operations. Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are expected. Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, demand planning tools, Excel, and regional supply-chain processes is advantageous. The candidate should be comfortable working with international stakeholders, managing priorities, monitoring service levels, resolving supply issues, and following strict pharmaceutical quality and compliance standards.
Novartis is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, focused on discovering and developing innovative medicines. Its work spans areas such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology, and hematology. The company operates research, manufacturing, and commercial organizations across many countries, including Malaysia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Novartis supports patients through prescription medicines, clinical research, medical education, and collaborations with healthcare systems. Its employees work in multidisciplinary and international teams covering research, clinical development, regulatory affairs, market access, supply chain, technology, sales, and corporate functions. The company emphasizes scientific innovation, ethical conduct, inclusion, sustainability, and improving patient outcomes. A regional supply-chain position would typically involve coordination across markets and functions to help ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient delivery of medicines.
Malaysia offers career opportunities in pharmaceuticals, logistics, shared services, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and finance, particularly around Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, and Johor. The country combines Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and religious traditions. Urban life is modern and relatively affordable, while beaches, rainforests, and islands such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and the Perhentians provide easy weekend escapes. Kuala Lumpur has extensive international schools, hospitals, shopping, and public transport, although traffic can be heavy. Most expatriates need an employment pass sponsored by their employer; the company normally manages the application and immigration process. Dependants may require separate passes. Candidates should budget for housing, private healthcare, insurance, and relocation costs, and check current Malaysian immigration rules before accepting an offer. English is widely used in professional workplaces.
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