Buyer/Planner

Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system.

Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production.

Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance.

Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.

Ensure timely PO execution and address suppliers quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply.

Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery.

Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.

Manage EOL materials, Last Time Buys and work with engineering on alternatives.

Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.

Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.

Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.

Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Requirements:

Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent.

Related industry experience in buying and production planning.

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable.

Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus.

Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous.

Able to commit to 1 year of contract work.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Please email your resume in a detailed MS Word format to joyce@peopleprofilers.com stating:

1. Date Available
2. Reason to Leave each job

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

People Profilers Pte Ltd

Tel: 6950 9737

www.peopleprofilers.com

EA License Number: 02C4944

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Required Skills:

Production Planning, Resume, Constructive Feedback, BASIC, Balance, Returns, Salary, Participation, Supply, Deliveries, Reason, Components, MS Excel, MS Word, LTD, Manufacturing, Availability, Materials, Suppliers, Email, Planning, Engineering, Business, Management.