Responsibilities

• Execute material planning to procure raw materials through a consistent process reducing variation on the supply base.
• Accountable for inventory performance of set of suppliers/commodities to maintain balance of on time delivery and working capital performance.
• Utilize MRP to the fullest extent to ensure timely and accurate communication of supplier schedules and/or discrete purchase order releases.
• Manage the ramp up/ramp down of new productions in conjunction with the APQP process to ensure consistency of delivery and minimization of obsolete inventories.
• Accountable for monitoring ERP health measures to ensure the consistent use of MRP in managing suppliers and schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement and consistency in item master and standard planning processes.
• Minimize all inbound/outbound premium freight.
• Complete root cause analysis on all supplier interruptions; develop robust improvement plans to ensure consistency of material flow.
• Support and work with other departments and/or functions to resolve materials issues.
• Review and adhere to establish processes.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives both internal and external to the function, which drive efficient use of resources.
• Communicate forecast to suppliers (particularly with long lead time items) to ensure material flow in the supply chain.
• Follow escalation process to expedite materials and/or any other supply issue according to business needs.
• Participate and provide support in cost outs and continuous improvement projects.
• Support all activities related with accounts payable to ensure on time payment to suppliers and avoid accounts "credit hold".
• Maintain relationships with supplier base to ensure efficient and transparent flow of two-way communication.


Requirements
• Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred.
• 1-3 years' experience in materials planning/scheduling in the same industry sector.
• Technical knowledge:
o Familiar with forecasting tools.
o APICS CPIM certification qualification or commitment to complete equivalent is priority.
o Highly advanced analytical and cognitive skills.
o Experience in MRP, MPS, Min-Max tools.
o Experience in ERP systems, SAP is priority.
o Fluent English.
o Proficient in MS Office /Excel, able to develop spreadsheets.