Material Planner

• Upload MRP forecast number in SAP weekly 

• Once the reasonably accurate forecast rolls in from JDA/MRP or VCP ensure suppliers are prepared to meet requirements. 

• Communicate all BOM, Package kit, Allocation, Distribution errors and other data integrity issues to PPF/PE team for corrections. 

• Builds strong relationships with assembly planners, buyers and suppliers. Liaise with the buyer & Quality team on any material quality issue, rectify and prevent supply shortage 

• Manages SMI inventory, set min /max, fixed min/max windows (in SAP). 

• Make sure supplier is involved and participating in VCP program and ensure that suppliers commit plans in SAP. 

• Manage inventory management of non-moving, slow moving stock. 

• Review demand changes especially quarterly forecast and do sanity material order quantity adjustment for instant push out orders if foresee inventory is rising due to demand fluctuation. 

• Feedback to PPF if can pull in/batch build the near future demand to deplete the expired material. 

• Ensure piece parts on time delivery and create urgent shipment webtool if needed. 

• Review (on need basis) on demand stability due to yield/speed distribution issues, suppliers’ capacity & capability, inventory situation and other arising issues. 

• Update urgent folder to ensure CRA/QA and warehouse are aware of the urgency of the shipment, where shipments are transacted, cleared and released on time for production support. 

• Prepare quarterly aged inventory scrap reserve and propose aged material to be scrapped. 

Qualification 

• Degree in business or supply chain management or related fields. 

Experience 

• 1 to 2 years of experience in material planning or production planning is an advantage. 

• Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply. 

Competencies preferred 

• Require good working knowledge of materials or product flow and control techniques. 

• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to manage relationships with cross function team and all level of people from peers, colleagues and Senior Management. 

• Able to work independently, self-motivated and guide peers to achieve departmental goals. 

• Possess analytical, problem-solving skills and independent decision-making ability 

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. 

• ERP experience (Familiar with SAP or MRP system setup will be an advantage). 

• Strong excel and PowerBi experience and skills required. 

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