Job Description

Are you passionate about meticulous supply chain planning and attention to detail? Do you have established experience leading the supply chain set up and replenishment strategy for New Products and Engineering Change materials in SAP? We have a fantastic opportunity here at Smiths Detection for an experienced Senior Material Planner based on our JB site. Join us and we\'ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You\'ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing.

As a Senior Material Planner, you will be responsible for the organization, planning and supply chain management of all functions related to the introduction of New Products and materials management of Engineering Change in Smiths Detection Malaysia. You will have experience of configuring a system and agreeing the rules of engagement with your suppliers to achieve your inventory and service level objectives. You will be liaising with the Planning, Production, Quality and Procurement teams, the role holder will ensure that customer priorities are met and to establish product availability dates. The Senior Material Planner should be familiar with best practice in new product introduction and engineering change management in supply chain planning and be able to challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement. The Senior Material Planner will be expected to lead and be a key contributor in cross functional and global improvement projects.

• Accountable for following KPIs
• Inventory turns
• Slow and non-moving inventory
• Obsolescence %
• Localisation of Key Components
• On Time Delivery of NPI projects
• Number of VMI components

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a system driven material plan to support project, production, and sales order demands
• Lead supply chain management of NPI projects, working with cross functional local and global stakeholders to ensure material availability
• Escalate issues which are going to impact ability of supply chain to deliver product in future
• Maintain monthly NPI slides working closely with Global NPI Manager to ensure clear cadence is communicated on the status of the project and any areas SDM needs support
• Work with Global Supply Chain Management to implement standardized practices for purchasing, planning and factory materials management that ensure effective use of inventory and logistics resources
• Defines and continuously improves the materials supply processes from all (3rd party and intercompany) vendors to the factory lines in a manner that eliminates non-value added activity and that supports a high efficiency production operation
• Liaises with site P&T, Manufacturing and QA to ensure achievement of supply chain objectives with respect to new suppliers, new products introduction, engineering change and product quality
• Work with Global Data Governance, Mechanical Engineering, Quality, Sourcing, and planning team on the introduction of ECNs and effectivity dates to minimize obsolescence and ensure material availability
• Ensure material master in SAP configured correctly to achieve desired planning outcomes
• Work with planning manager and supply chain manager on quarterly inventory obsolescence and co-ordinate scrap process
• To identify and quantify, both in monetary and supply risk terms, opportunities for localization
• Supporting business improvement programmes such as Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Lean etc
• Coordinate sourcing strategies with Supply Management and Customers
• Working closely with vendors to ensure on-time delivery of materials. Pro-actively working with vendors to resolve any potential delay in material shipment
• Build strong relationships with vendors
• Other duties as required
• You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results/output expected of your job function.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

• BS or MS in numerate subject preferred (Science, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering)
• Professional certification (APICS, PMAC, CIPS, etc.) an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in advanced supply chain and logistics methods within an advanced equipment manufacturing or re-manufacturing organization
• Experience in delivery Plan For Every Part or supply chain improvements highly desired
• Experience in managing new product introductions to deliver results at pace
• Experience working in electronics industry highly desired
• Demonstrable experience of the configuration and management of advanced factory planning and inventory management methods
• Experience of operating with a lean factory environment
• Well-developed understanding of SAP or equivalent ERP system
• The ability to persistently pursue and achieve results
• To look for process improvement and to embrace process change to drive the business forward
• Actively create plans in order to hit or exceed targets
• The ability to inspire others to take action toward a common objective
• The willingness to challenge others whilst considering their viewpoint and adapting their style to truly bring people with them
• Strong commercial acumen to be aware of their supply chain activities impact on profitability and cash objectives of the business
• The ability to build an effective network of relationships both internally and externally
• An important skill for this role is to understand key regional stakeholders and their needs and to proactively manage important internal or external relationships

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers\' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers\' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technologies for the protection of people and assets, supporting safety, security and freedom of movement in today\'s world.

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