**Category Manager – (Malaysia Hub)** Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Are you a strategic supply chain leader ready to drive transformation across a global network? Nestrade S.A., a Nestlé entity, is seeking a **Category Manager** to lead our category planning team from our Malaysia Hub. **About the Role** This leadership position is at the heart of our Planning Service Center, responsible for driving customer-centric supply planning, optimizing Total Delivered Cost (TDC), and ensuring seamless operations across markets and factories. You’ll lead a multinational team, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead demand and supply planning across the category, ensuring product availability and cost efficiency + Drive improvements in Demand Planning Accuracy (DPA) and forecast alignment + Manage allocation and contingency sourcing strategies + Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations + Develop talent and build a robust succession pipeline + Support new business models and channel strategies **What We’re Looking For** + 9+ years in demand/supply planning, with deep E2E supply chain knowledge + 5+ years in people management with a proven leadership track record + Experience in process optimization and strategic decision-making + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Economics + Master’s degree or MBA preferred + Fluency in English and/or Chinese dialect is an added advantage. **Why Join Us?** This is a high-impact role with global visibility, offering the opportunity to shape supply chain strategy across regions. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and performance excellence. If you're ready to lead with purpose and make a difference in one of the world’s largest FMCG organizations, we’d love to hear from you. **Apply now or reach out to learn more.**