Boon Keat Ang
Summary
- Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader in corporate multinational organizations in safety, healthcare, automotive and pharmaceutical industries.
- Extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, planning, logistics & 3PL warehouse management.
- Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning.
- Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and people development skills.
- Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by more than 20 years of experience in leading organizational business units.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
APAC Logistics & ROA Supply Chain Manager
MSA Safety Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2019 - Current
- Successfully established and led a regional supply chain team at the Shared Services Center in Malaysia since 2019, enhancing operational efficiency, standardizing processes, and driving continuous improvements across the region.
- Accountable for executing strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives to achieve and sustain KPIs across all areas under Supply Chain Management (SCM). Ensures adherence to industry best practices while optimizing processes for maximum efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.
- Oversee the smooth execution of local demand and supply planning as well as inventory management and logistics, ensuring material availability while maintaining cost control and following best practices. Consistently achieved inventory KPI since 2019.
- Champion a strong customer-centric approach by ensuring on-time delivery to maximize both shipments and invoicing each month. Successfully achieved 117% of the sales plan in 2024 for the FGFD business, exceeding targets through strategic planning and execution.
- Actively participate in the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle, collaborating with Sales and Finance to review backlogs, new opportunity orders, and base demand. Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and operational capabilities to optimize order fulfillment, inventory management, and financial planning.
- Ensure that APAC sites comply with local trade regulations on import and export.
- Streamline logistics/transportation operations and drive cost savings initiatives, resulting in yearly cost saving of approx. USD200k since 2022.
- Collaborate diligently with global logistics team in developing comprehensive risk management plan, mitigating risks effectively, including strike at US port in 2024 to ensure no major disruptions in supply chain.
- Responsible for 3PL management to achieve reliable, efficient and safe warehouse and shipping operations with strong focus on on-time execution (service), quality (customer and internal requirements) and cost (efficiency). Achieved OTIF >90% since 2022.
- Provide strategic support to ensure the successful execution and rollout of global projects for continuous improvement in ROA region, such as SAP WOM, LeanDNA, Salesforce, Intelligence Audit, etc. by coordinating efforts, addressing challenges and facilitating smooth implementation.
- Effectively execute the annual operating plan while ensuring alignment with the approved budget, optimizing resource utilization, and maintaining cost control. Provide valuable insights and data-driven recommendations for the development of the subsequent year's operational budget, ensuring financial sustainability and strategic growth.
- Oversee direct and indirect procurement, managing expenses, variances, and capital purchases to optimize cost efficiency and operational effectiveness. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, benchmarking, supplier performance evaluation, compliance assurance, and timely purchase order (PO) placement to drive value and business sustainability. Achieved indirect cost savings of USD100k in 2023 and USD150k in 2024 for ROA region.
- Provide continuous support to the Global EHS team to maintain a safe and compliant workplace across all ROA sites. Through proactive risk management and the implementation of safety protocols, successfully achieved and maintained zero LTI since 2019, demonstrating a sustained commitment to employee well-being and safety excellence.
- Supervised 16 staff members tasked with handling order fulfillment, materials management, demand and production planning, purchasing (direct and indirect), warehouse and logistics, safety and product quality functions.
- Additional accomplishments include receiving the CEO Top Performer Equity Award in 2020,2021 and 2024 recognizing outstanding performance, leadership, and contributions to the organization's success. Was honored to represent the APAC region at the prestigious Winter Management Dinner in the USA, demonstrating strong regional influence and strategic contributions.
Supply Chain Management Manager
Fresenius Medical Care Production Sdn. Bhd.
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented standardized operational policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the efficient, safe, and seamless flow of goods and materials in alignment with customer orders. Focus on optimizing processes, enhancing compliance, and improving overall supply chain effectiveness.
- Strategically planned and coordinated the seamless flow of goods and materials from both local and international sources, ensuring timely procurement and distribution. Proactively address shortages, expedite shipments, and implement solutions to ensure on-time order fulfillment and uninterrupted operations.
- Undertook demand-supply production planning and operations through to procurement, logistics, consolidation, warehousing and transportation.
- Made strategic sourcing decisions by evaluating the total cost of ownership and overall benefits, considering factors such as pricing, supplier flexibility, service quality and performance to optimize value and operational efficiency.
- Responsible & accountable for inventory control and meeting pre agreed inventory targets and full warehouse costs.
- Conducted comprehensive trainings to enhance staff skills and knowledge while actively monitoring their performance and progress. Led, supervised, and motivated the team to foster a collaborative, high-performing, and efficient work environment, ensuring continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Supply Chain Manager
Johnson Matthey Sdn. Bhd.
02.2017 - 08.2018
- Led and developed a high-performing supply chain team of 9 members, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
- Managed and administered demand planning, order processing, material planning and procurement of direct & indirect materials, production planning, warehousing (3PL), invoicing and international shipping (import and export).
- Implemented S&OP to enhance supply chain efficiency, alignment, and decision-making.
- Collaborated with the production department to ensure customer delivery requirements were met, striving for 100% on-time delivery as a key performance indicator (KPI).
- Responsible for related processes/procedures of work flow improvement by working closely with engineers and other operational staff.
- Liaised with local authorities, i.e. Custom, MIDA and MITI on regulatory compliance, import duty exemption, Certificate of Origin and etc.
- Developed strategic plans for supply chain activities, including a comprehensive 10-year roadmap to drive long-term efficiency and growth.
- Oversaw site KPIs, including working capital and on-time delivery, to drive operational efficiency and performance excellence.
- Managed inventories value more than MYR 400 million.
Business Process Expert, Procure to Pay
Johnson Matthey Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017
- Collaborated with Global Template Business Analysts and cross-functional teams to define key metrics and performance goals for the Procure-to-Pay applications.
- Provided a divisional perspective to the detailed design of the Global Template, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Coordinated, collated and processed business stakeholder input into detailed designs and requirements.
- Participated in transitioning the requirements, business process designs and use cases to the designers, and ensure a clear and complete understanding of the requirements.
- Supported the translation of the requirements and use cases into test conditions and expected results for product, performance, and user acceptance testing.
- Participated in quality management reviews, in particular review of the designs, prototypes, and other requirements work products to ensure they fulfil the requirements.
- Served as a liaison between the business community and project teams, ensuring alignment with business needs. Conducted user and task analysis to incorporate the business community's perspective and served as a key user for cutover and go-live support activities.
- Supported the change management lead in assessing training and performance support needs, contributing to the design and development of effective training and support materials.
Supply Chain, Material and Logistics Manager
Johnson Matthey Sdn. Bhd.
06.2011 - 01.2015
- Collaborate effectively with other departments such as production, quality, sales & marketing to meet customer requirements.
- Developed procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other function areas, such as sales & marketing, finance, production and quality assurance.
- Ensure centralized purchasing activities of raw materials and other services are carried out effectively.
- Supervise raw material planning, production scheduling, suppliers’ selection and evaluation activities to ensure Production’s requirements are met with optimum inventories and meeting customers’ deliveries.
- Ensure customers’ delivery requirements are met through coordination with production department.
- Responsible to coordinate and trouble-shoot relevant SAP issues by working closely with relevant departments.
- Successfully reduced 10 working capital days against budget 2013/14.
- Managed to achieve 98% on time delivery for 2011/12, 2012/13 and 2013/14 with the sale volume increased from 1.2 million to 2.0 million pieces.
- Successfully set-up a new 3PL warehouse in Thailand to support customer delivery.
GP Section Senior Manager, Marketing Department
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Led a high-performing sales team of approximately 70 members, driving them toward achieving and exceeding sales targets through strategic leadership and motivation.
- Achieved over 6% sales growth in 2010, demonstrating strong market expansion and revenue growth.
- Set a company record in January 2011 by achieving the highest monthly sales in the organization's history, showcasing exceptional sales execution and team performance.
- Conducted comprehensive training programs and motivational talks to empower the sales team, enhance their skills, and drive peak performance.
- Collaborated closely with product development teams to oversee and drive the successful development of new products, ensuring alignment with market needs, business goals, and customer expectations.
- Responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive marketing strategies for both existing and new products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.
- Ensure that all internal and external communications uphold a professional image and convey clear, consistent, and impactful messaging aligned with the company’s brand and values.
Materials Section Manager (Purchasing & Shipping)
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Managed, appraised and evaluated existing vendors, plan and conduct business review periodically in terms of Quality, Delivery, Pricing and Responsiveness / Service.
- Liaised directly with local authorities, i.e. Custom, MIDA, MITI and DCA especially on regulatory compliance, import duty and sales tax matters.
- Provided hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving knowledge to coach the subordinates.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls, including documentation, policies, and SOPs, to maintain operational integrity and regulatory adherence
Production Planning Assistant Manager
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2003 - 03.2007
- Successfully reduced work in progress to a comfortable level whilst fulfilling market demand.
- Led the planning team towards fulfillment of management policies such as reducing queue time for work in progress, cost down for material testing, cost reduction of materials purchased and etc.
- Actively involved in the implementation and its success of new ERP system i.e. JD Edwards in Inventory Management, Procurement Management and Manufacturing System modules.
- Conducted staff trainings on effective production and material planning.
Production Planning Executive
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
03.2001 - 01.2003
- Effective production planning as well as inventory control on incoming materials.
- Coordinated/liaised with relevant internal departments to ensure timely compliance to factory’s timeliness and customers’ satisfaction were met.
Education
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Bangi, Selangor.02-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Northern University of Malaysia (UUM)
Sintok, Kedah03-1999
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Team and staff leadership
- Logistics and warehouse operations
- Global procurement
- Supply chain management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- ERP systems proficiency (SAP)
- Cross-functional collaboration
Additional Information
IT/SYSTEMS : SAP (MM/SD/WM Modules), Power BI, Salesforce, CONCUR, Readsoft and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Visio)
LANGUAGE : English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay (spoken and written)
TOASTMASTERS CLUB :
o Vice President of Education and Treasurer for 2009/2010
o Selected as Toastmaster of the year for 2009/2010
o Conducted meetings, provided impromptu speeches, presented prepared speeches and offered constructive evaluations
o Actively involved in Area Table Topics Contests, Evaluation Contests and completed Toastmasters International Communication Program as Competent Communicator
INTERESTS : Gym, jungle trekking, traveling and tea art.
Timeline
APAC Logistics & ROA Supply Chain Manager
MSA Safety Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
03.2019 - Current
Supply Chain Management Manager
Fresenius Medical Care Production Sdn. Bhd.
08.2018 - 02.2019
Supply Chain Manager
Johnson Matthey Sdn. Bhd.
02.2017 - 08.2018
Business Process Expert, Procure to Pay
Johnson Matthey Inc
02.2015 - 01.2017
Supply Chain, Material and Logistics Manager
Johnson Matthey Sdn. Bhd.
06.2011 - 01.2015
GP Section Senior Manager, Marketing Department
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2010 - 01.2011
Materials Section Manager (Purchasing & Shipping)
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
12.2007 - 12.2009
Production Planning Assistant Manager
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
09.2003 - 03.2007
Production Planning Executive
Y.S.P. Industries (M) Sdn. Bhd.
03.2001 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Industrial And Organizational Psychology
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Bachelor of Arts - Public Management
Northern University of Malaysia (UUM)
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