Chief Technology Officer

Our client – operating in the FMCG sector is looking for a Chief Technology Officer.

The role will be physically located in Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia.

Job Summary:

Responsible for architecting and delivering the Group’s end-to-end digital evolution across global trading, refinery, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution operations.

This role is created to reposition the Group from a traditional integrated commodity and FMCG player into a technology-empowered, data-intelligent and globally synchronized enterprise.

Primary responsibilities include:

Enterprise Digital Transformation Leadership

• Design and execute a bold 5-year Digital & Technology Transformation Blueprint.
• Lead the enterprise-wide modernization of legacy systems into integrated, scalable digital platforms while progressively embedding AI capabilities into core daily operations.
• Re-architect technology to support global expansion and potential new market expansion using new cloud-based technology with a global control tower dashboard for senior leadership based in HQ.
• Drive digitization across trading, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
• Transform IT from a support function into a strategic growth engine.

Global ERP & Systems Harmonization

• Lead proven, large-scale ERP deployments across multi-country operations.
• Standardize global business processes across:
• Trading & commodity risk management
• Manufacturing & production planning
• Inventory & warehouse management
• Supply chain & distribution
• Finance & consolidation
• Distribution system and sales force automation for FMCG
• Build a single source of truth data platform across the Group.
• Implement global data governance and reporting architecture.
• Lead development of business dashboards for monitoring and tracking financial and operational KPIs.
• Reduce system fragmentation and manual reconciliation risks, replacing them with AI workflow orchestration solutions.

Technology-Enabled Trading & Risk Excellence

• Digitally enhance commodity trading platforms with:
• Real-time analytics
• Risk management dashboards
• Exposure visibility
• Margin intelligence tools
• Strengthen controls and governance to mitigate trading and compliance risks.
• Integrate finance, trading and supply chain data for unified visibility.

AI, Data & Advanced Analytics Strategy

• Establish a Group-wide enterprise data architecture.
• Build advanced analytics capabilities across:
• Demand forecasting
• Procurement optimization
• Production efficiency
• Commodity pricing insights
• Drive AI adoption responsibly and strategically.
• Elevate executive decision-making through real-time dashboards.
• Champion adoption of an AI-first mindset across all business units.

Strategic Budgeting

• Own and optimize global technology CAPEX and OPEX budgets.
• Develop disciplined ROI-driven investment frameworks.
• Prioritize digital investments aligned with business growth.
• Lead vendor strategy, contract negotiation and platform rationalization.
• Ensure every technology initiative delivers measurable value.

Cybersecurity & Enterprise Risk Governance

• Build a resilient cybersecurity framework across global operations.
• Strengthen disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Protect trading, financial and operational data integrity.
• Implement global compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Conduct regular risk maturity assessments and audits.
• Prepare and operationalize IT Delegation of Authority for enhanced governance.

Executive & Board-Level Leadership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Board on digital opportunities.
• Translate technology transformation into shareholder value.
• Partner with regional CEOs and senior leadership team.
• Influence digital culture across all geographies.

Global Team Building & Organizational Design

• Build a high-caliber, future-ready technology organization.
• Develop strong regional technology leadership bench strength.
• Introduce performance metrics aligned to business outcomes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and execution excellence.
• Attract global talent capable of operating in multi-country environments.

Role Requirements:

• 15–20+ years of progressive technology leadership experience, including at least 8–10 years in executive roles such as IT Director, CIO or CTO.
• Proven experience leading multi-country ERP implementations across trading, manufacturing, supply chain, warehousing, and distribution environments.
• Demonstrated success in enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Experience in AI and data strategy deployment.
• Executive gravitas and Board-level influence.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing global teams.
• Experience operating in emerging markets and complex, multi-entity organizations is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications in ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), enterprise architecture, cybersecurity governance, project management, and cloud technologies are strongly preferred.
• Executive education in digital strategy, Industry 4.0, or corporate governance would further strengthen the profile.

What's on offer:

• Monthly Salary: USD 9,000 - 9,500/- p.m. (Basic+Housing+Transporatation)
• Education allowance for children
• Family medical insurance
• Family air-tickets
• Annual Performance Bonus