About the Role
Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) is accelerating its digital transformation journey and we are looking for a Supply Chain Strategy Lead (AI & Digital Transformation) to drive the next wave of innovation across our procurement, warehouse, and material planning ecosystem.
This is a high-impact role responsible for shaping and executing a 3–5 year AI roadmap that will transform PTP's supply chain into a predictive, automated, and data-driven operating environment aligned with global port digitalization standards.
If you are passionate about applying AI in real operational environments and delivering measurable business value, this role is for you.
What You Will Be Driving
AI Strategy & Roadmap Development
- Develop and execute a 3–5 year AI transformation roadmap for Supply Chain.
- Identify high-impact AI use cases across procurement, warehouse, and planning.
- Conduct ROI analysis and business case development.
- Present strategic recommendations to senior management.
AI Implementation & System Integration
- Lead end-to-end AI and automation initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT, ERP (RAMCO), WMS, and external vendors for seamless system integration.
- Oversee data governance, model performance, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure successful user adoption and operational integration.
Procurement Transformation
- Implement AI-driven spend analytics and supplier risk scoring.
- Enable predictive price forecasting and compliance automation.
- Improve tender cycle efficiency and sourcing strategy.
Warehouse & Inventory Optimization
- Deploy predictive inventory and demand forecasting models.
- Improve Inventory Rate Accuracy (IRA).
- Enhance warehouse efficiency through AI-enabled slotting and resource allocation.
Material Planning Enhancement
- Establish predictive planning models for maintenance and operational materials.
- Improve forecast accuracy and reduce emergency purchases.
- Increase digital visibility across planning cycles.
Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure AI initiatives comply with procurement policy, HSSE standards, and cybersecurity requirements.
- Implement explainable AI frameworks and audit-ready documentation.
- Strengthen data integrity and reduce manual errors.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Certifications in AI/ML, Data Analytics or Digital Transformation are advantageous.
Experience
- 5 to 8 years of experience in automation, analytics or digital transformation roles.
- Proven track record delivering AI solutions in operational environments.
- Experience working with ERP systems (RAMCO preferred).
- Exposure to procurement, warehouse, or material planning functions is a strong advantage.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, BI platforms and analytics tools.
- Solid understanding of supply chain operations.
- Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong analytical and structured problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders.
What Success Looks Like
- AI roadmap approved and executed on schedule.
- Measurable cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Improved spend visibility and supplier risk detection.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy and planning performance.
- Strong user adoption of AI-enabled processes.
- Zero critical compliance or cybersecurity incidents.
Why Join PTP
- Be part of a strategic digital transformation journey.
- Work on high-impact, enterprise-level AI initiatives.
- Contribute to strengthening Malaysia's leading transshipment hub.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams in a performance-driven environment.
