Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for the production planning/co-ordination, shop scheduling and dispatching

Support and review to ensure timely materials for production & production planning based on customers’ orders

Works closely with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, delivery of materials and finished goods shipments

Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system

Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements

Monitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production plan

Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory

Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance

Work closely with production to ensure customer request date are met which aligned with cycle time set in the system

Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.

Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery

Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores

Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics

With understanding of MRP logic which related to system workorder and material positioning 

Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.

Willing to take up ad hoc task assigned by supervisor  

Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.

Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Minimum 1 years related industry experience in production planning and buying experience

Proficient in MS Excel, Macros, Word, Outlook, BI and experience in SAP system is highly desirable

Willing to learn 

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts

Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus

Experience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures