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To ensure that the required
parts are available at the right time and in the right quantity.

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To ensure that the inventory
levels of parts are maintained at or below the target levels and control
obsolete material base on target.

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To study the MRP Suggested
Report and process/release Schedule Agreement; and send the Schedule Agreement
to vendors.

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To study the SAP Exception
Messages and perform the appropriate rescheduling and cancellation activities
on the existing outstanding Schedule Agreement; changes to be sent to vendors.

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To work closely with Production
Planner and expedite delivery of materials to support the changing production
requirements.

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To follow -up with vendors on
the confirmation of Schedule Agreement sent out.

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To work with SCM/PUR and obtain
parts from alternative vendors in the event that the primary parts have
unresolved delivery or quality problems.

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To forge cordial and beneficial
relationships with vendors (e.g. through goodwill visits) with a view of
obtaining extra information on foreseeable delivery or quality problems.

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To liaise with PUR and vendors
on tooling maintenance and the build-up of stocks before the transfer of tools.

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To make the necessary
adjustments to the ordering of parts affected by damaged parts claims and those
affected by any engineering changes etc.