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.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics
Minimum 1 years related industry experience in production planning and buying experience
Required Skills
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
Preferred Skills
Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus
Experience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures
