Josh Johanez

Results-driven Supply Chain, Operations & Commercial Leader with 20+ years of experience driving operational excellence, demand planning, warehouse transformation, manufacturing coordination, and commercial growth across APAC industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, chemicals, logistics, and engineering sectors. Proven success leading multi-country operations, SAP-driven inventory optimization, bonded warehouse governance, and cross-functional supply chain execution while improving forecast accuracy up to 95%, reducing turnaround time by 25%, and maintaining 98% inventory availability. Recognized for combining strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership to strengthen supply continuity, customer fulfilment, cost efficiency, and business performance in fast-paced industrial environments.

Available for immediate start.

Senior Manager at Jacob Hub (2024-05 – Present)

• Led multi-site operational transformation, warehouse optimization, supplier management, and SAP-enabled fulfilment improvement initiatives across Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Logistics & Demand Planning Lead at BASF APAC (2020-01 – 2024-06)

• Directed regional demand planning, supply forecasting, inventory optimization, and logistics coordination across 15+ APAC countries within complex industrial and chemical manufacturing environments.
• Improved forecast accuracy from 70% to 95% through SAP IBP-driven S&OP planning, operational analytics, and cross-functional coordination with production, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Managed inventory control, bonded warehouse operations, transportation planning, and supply continuity initiatives supporting industrial production requirements and regional distribution networks.
• Delivered executive-level KPI reporting, inventory analytics, and operational performance insights supporting cost optimization and working capital improvement.
• Collaborated with IT and operational teams to strengthen SAP ERP, WMS, and reporting capabilities that improved operational visibility and planning efficiency.

Senior Exec – Head of Department at SANKYU Malaysia (The Sankyu Group) (2015-12 – 2019-12)

• Led end-to-end warehouse operations, industrial logistics coordination, inventory governance, and bonded warehouse management supporting manufacturing, engineering, and fabrication-related customers across APAC.
• Directed warehouse planning, shipment coordination, materials handling, and transportation operations while maintaining 98% inventory availability and high OTIF performance.
• Improved operational efficiency and inventory accuracy through warehouse optimization initiatives, corrective action programmes, and process standardization.
• Managed vendor coordination, logistics execution, and warehouse KPI governance supporting large-scale industrial and project-based operational requirements.
• Reduced inventory carrying costs by 12% through optimized stock planning, warehouse utilization, and operational controls.

Warehouse Demand Lead Planner / Logistics Manager at Holsten Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (2012-12 – 2015-12)

• Managed regional warehousing, demand planning, logistics operations, customs coordination, and SAP-enabled inventory optimization across APAC distribution markets.

Business Unit Head – Operations & Supply Chain at Universal Cable (M) Bhd (2010-12 – 2012-12)

• Directed end-to-end manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and inventory operations for Malaysia's leading cable and wire manufacturer, supporting industrial, utilities, and infrastructure sectors with high OTIF delivery performance.
• Improved production workflow, warehouse utilization, and supply chain coordination across insulated power cables, aluminum rods, PVC insulated wires, and fire-resistant cable products, strengthening operational efficiency and fulfilment reliability.
• Led ISO-compliant operational governance, supplier coordination, transportation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced quality assurance, cost efficiency, and manufacturing performance.

Commercial Business Development Manager - Manufacturing at THP Polysterine (M) Sdn Bhd (2009-01 – 2010-11)

• Managed commercial operations supporting industrial foam manufacturing products serving construction, packaging, and industrial sectors across Malaysia.
• Developed strategic business growth initiatives, customer acquisition plans, and commercial partnerships that expanded client portfolios and strengthened market positioning.
• Coordinated closely with production, logistics, and warehouse teams to align customer requirements with operational capabilities and delivery performance.
• Negotiated customer contracts, managed key accounts, and supported operational planning activities that improved service reliability and commercial performance.
• Strengthened long-term customer relationships through consultative engagement, responsive problem-solving, and operational coordination.

General Manager (Senior Manager) at Abbabapa Enterprise (2002-10 – 2008-12)

Led greenfield operations setup involving freight, warehousing, logistics, transportation, and operational management across industrial and commercial sectors.

Diploma of Education (Arts) in Strategic business knowledge, ethical leadership, and sound management principles. Business law and social sciences (Finance, Economics, Law, Public Policy). – TLBS Singapore (2015-10)

Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management in Business Administration, Marketing & Economics – Association of Business Executive (ABEUK) (2002-11)

Diploma of Business Studies/Administration/Management in Airlines Service and Business Management – Malaysia Airlines Institute (1995-10)

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia – Sarawak, MY (1993-10)

Sijil Rendah Pelajaran (1990-10)