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Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering (Spare Part Inventory Management)

Western Digital · Bayan Lepas, Penang · On-site

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About Western Digital

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.

About the role

Lead the plant-wide management of maintenance spare parts to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production. Oversee inventory planning, stock optimization, and consumption analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in maintenance spare parts, warehouse, inventory, or MRO materials management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of inventory planning, forecasting, procurement processes, and warehouse operations
More about this role

Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineering (Spare Part Inventory Management) is responsible for leading the effective management of maintenance spare parts inventory to ensure equipment reliability, minimize production downtime, and optimize inventory costs. This role oversees end-to-end spare parts planning, procurement coordination, inventory control, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Lead the plant-wide management of maintenance spare parts to ensure equipment reliability and uninterrupted production.

Oversee inventory planning, stock optimization, and consumption analysis to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock.

Coordinate end-to-end spare parts procurement, including demand planning, purchase requisitions, supplier follow-up, delivery, and repair services.

Prepare quarterly spare parts demand forecasts and support maintenance shutdown, turnaround, and project planning activities.

Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, stock audits, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.

Monitor and analyze inventory performance indicators, including stock...

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