Warehouse Manager at Azenta in Johor

Job description

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing ( www.brooks.com ). Are you looking for a place where you can be part of a transformation? Join us at Brooks Automation and be a part of a dynamic organization that is shaping the future of technology. Warehouse Manager Job Description About the Role: Brooks is a prominent leader in the Semiconductor industry, known for our innovative technology and sustainable solutions. As part of our strategic expansion in Malaysia, we are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to enable best in class materials management and material flow in and out of the manufacturing areas at our brand-new Greenfield facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for overseeing all planning activities related to material control, inventory control, kitting and cycle count programs. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in materials management within the semiconductor equipment industry, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities. You will develop and implement stockroom procedures, kitting strategies that align with the overall business objectives, including safety, efficiency improvements, and meeting customer demands. Receiving Management Lead and manage all receiving activities to ensure timely and accurate receipt of raw materials, purchased parts, and supplier deliveries. Establish receiving processes to verify quantity, quality, documentation, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Quality, and suppliers to resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged materials, and non-conforming shipments. Monitor receiving performance metrics including dock-to-stock cycle time, receiving accuracy, and supplier delivery compliance. Optimize receiving area layout and material flow to prevent congestion and improve operational efficiency. Kitting Operations Develop and implement kitting strategies that support production schedules and customer commitments. Ensure timely and accurate preparation, staging, and delivery of production kits to manufacturing lines. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce kit shortages, kit errors, and production interruptions. Establish visual management and material identification standards to improve kit accuracy and traceability. Collaborate with Production, Planning, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and engineering changes. Inventory Control & Cycle Count Management Ensure inventory accuracy through effective inventory control processes, transaction discipline, and stock reconciliation activities. Lead cycle count programs, root cause investigations, and corrective actions to maintain inventory accuracy targets. Manage inventory health by monitoring excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and non-conforming materials. Establish warehouse controls to ensure FIFO compliance, lot traceability, and material accountability. Analyze inventory trends and develop action plans to optimize inventory levels while supporting business requirements. Leverage ERP systems to maintain data integrity and inventory visibility. Production Replenishment & Material Flow Oversee material replenishment processes to ensure uninterrupted production operations. Implement pull systems, Kanban, supermarket, and visual replenishment methodologies to improve material availability. Monitor production material consumption and coordinate replenishment activities to prevent shortages and line stoppages. Partner with Planning and Production teams to align replenishment strategies with demand forecasts and manufactu