Buyer/Planner (1-year contract)

Job Responsibilities:Responsible for the production planning/co-ordination, shop scheduling and dispatchingSupport and review to ensure timely materials for production & production planning based on customers’ ordersWorks closely with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, delivery of materials and finished goods shipmentsPurchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point systemPlans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirementsMonitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production planDrives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventoryDrive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price varianceWork closely with production to ensure customer request date are met which aligned with cycle time set in the systemResponsible 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 deliveryActive participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scoresAssists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metricsWith 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 / LogisticsMinimum 1 years related industry experience in production planning and buying experienceProficient in MS Excel, Macros, Word, Outlook, BI and experience in SAP system is highly desirableWilling to learn Strong analytical skillsKnowledge of supply chain and materials flow conceptsExperience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plusExperience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures