WMS Specialist

About the role

AIXTRON is building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang, with operations planned to start in 2027. It is looking for a WMS Specialist to join the team supporting the new site, reporting to the Operational Logistics Manager. The role is based at the Batu Kawan site, with occasional work requested at the Kulim site.

Key responsibilities

• Configure and maintain WMS settings such as locations, workflows, picking strategies and inventory rules, and support upgrades, patches and new features.
• Take part in system implementation projects and user acceptance testing, and act as key user / super user for WMS.
• Provide second-level support for warehouse system issues, troubleshoot problems and implement permanent fixes.
• Enforce system processes that ensure inventory accuracy and data integrity, and monitor compliance with standard processes.
• Ensure integration between WMS and ERP systems, maintain master data (SKUs, bin locations, users, permissions) and support barcode/RFID or other automated data capture interfaces.
• Analyse warehouse KPIs to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop user guides and training materials, run training sessions for warehouse staff and document configurations and process flows.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Systems, Business or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in WMS support, warehouse operations or logistics systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse processes (receiving, picking, packing, shipping).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication across warehouse, logistics and IT teams.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Required skills

• Experience with SAP and the WMS platform used by AIXTRON, and with system integrations.
• Basic SQL or reporting tool knowledge, and familiarity with system testing methodologies.