Buyer/Demand Analyst

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Job Summary:

Responsible for the procurement execution of assigned goods and services in accordance with the quality, delivery and pricing expectations of customers for Industrial / Commercial / Communications / Healthcare / Life Sciences / Aerospace / Defense market sectors, as is detailed in Purchasing SOP's and WI's.

Key Job Accountabilities:

1. Procure materials and services per Plexus SOPs and customer's contract to support customer's requirement
2. Expedite material to fulfill production requirements, customer upsides, NPIs and transitions
3. Maintain good partnership with supplier to ensure flawless support
4. Optimize inventory order through the most effective solutions (e.g.: shipping mode, consolidation etc.)

Inventory Control

1. Minimize inventory while maintaining adequate material level to meet production plans
2. Managing Excess & Obsolete materials per customer contract and SOP

Managing Customer Satisfaction

1. Timely placement and management of all purchases to mitigate demand gyrations
2. Timely execution of excess and obsolescence mitigation per SOP and customer contract

Flawless Execution

1. Provide visibility on materials availability to DA
2. Managing problematic lot and MRB
3. Any task assigned by Management.

Demand Planning Execution

1. Ensure all demand planning metrics are updated and maintained
2. Review all customer demands prior to entry into ERP system and release MRP for processing
3. Maintain the work order schedule and release work orders based on materials and capacity availability with feedback from purchasing and planner
4. Communicate schedule changes with the customer team (e.g.: PM/FFM/planner etc.)

Demand Planning Control

1. Drive and ensure MRP load vs. revenue commit targets/threshold is strictly adhered to

Management of Customer Demand

1. Analyze and timely update demand changes per customer contract
2. Monitor work order schedule and update customer focus team of potential challenges in meeting customer demand
3. Managing customer product change e.g.. ECN, product end of life on timely manner
4. Work collaboratively with various functional teams to ensure contingency plans are in place to deal with changes/crisis situations
5. Any task assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

1. Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in any disciplinary or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 year's working experience in the related field such as those has working experience as Procurement Officer / Materials Buyer / Tactical Purchaser / Technical Buyer / Purchasing executive / Supply Chain executive.
3. Good communication skills and proficient in English.
4. Proactive problem solving, follow up and negotiation skills.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted. Plexus is an equal opportunity employer.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Demand Analyst?

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you’ll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You’ll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you’re an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience — with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Miscellaneous allowance, Dental, Sports (e.g. Gym), Parking, Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Subsidy.