Job Description

Summary Manage all procurement activities - sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing for the plant. Responsibility also includes material planning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Team Lead, Demand & Supply Chain Planning 1.0 Material Planning . Review item data and planning parameters in the system to ensure MRP reports are generated accurately . Review MRP report and material shortages report to ensure adequate material supply . Review safety stock and re-order levels on timely basis to avoid material stock out situation . Review RTSN report to ensure rejected material are addressed on a timely manner . Review and manage slow moving inventory to minimize inventory exposure owing to excess and obsolescence . Continuously drive inventory management programs to meet inventory goals 2.0 Procurement 2.1 Sourcing . Dual source initiatives to drive competitive pricing and supply assurance . Source and establish supply base for new materials or components . Partner with Regional and Global Sourcing Partner to drive cost down year on year, to meet the PPV and CTW targets 2.2 Supplier Management . Assume a lead role in Supplier Management Committee (SMC), working with a cross functional team . Lead SMC to review supplier performance and address supplier related issues . Ensure full compliance to the respective standards on supplier management 2.3 Purchasing . Develop purchasing strategy to obtain plant purchases at the most competitive cost, consistent with approved quality and delivery standards . Initiate purchasing programs to consistently drive down material cost, shipping cost and lead time . Partner with QA to ensure quality of procured items and addresses quality issues when they arise . Manage aging purchase order . Involve in contracts negotiations with suppliers when necessary . Drive purchasing team to meet the Inventory and PPV target, and comply to procurement and purchasing policy EDUCATION & QUALIFICATION: . Degree in Economics, Mathematic, Accounting or others related discipline. . In the absence of a degree the candidate is expected to have at least 8-10 years of experience in the related field. . Certificate in CPIM will be an added advantage. EXPERIENCE: . 5 years of working experience in Materials / Production Planning and Control LANGUAGE SKILLS: . Good communication skills - able to communicate at different levels. . Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: (mathematical skills, reasoning ability, physical dem ands, vision, physical condition, etc.) . Good hands on knowledge of excel tools. . Familiarity with ERP systems. . Self starter and results oriented.

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