- Location
- Penang, MY, Malaysia
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for material planning and rescheduling activities based on the production build plan and changes in demand or production requirements.
- Generate and maintain the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) based on S&OP demand, production schedules, BOM requirements, inventory levels, and material lead times.
- Translate production requirements into material demand and replenishment requirements and communicate these requirements to the respective Buyer/Procurement team for execution.
- Monitor material availability and readiness to ensure adequate supply to support the production plan.
- Identify potential material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks, and work closely with Buyers, Production Planning, Engineering, and other stakeholders to develop mitigation and recovery plans.
- Review and analyze forecast/demand versus actual consumption and loading trends to continuously improve material planning accuracy.
- Provide suppliers and/or the Procurement team with monthly/weekly material forecasts and demand projections to support capacity and supply planning.
- Perform material capacity and constraint analysis based on demand requirements and highlight potential supply gaps to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain appropriate raw material inventory levels, including safety stock and inventory targets, in accordance with company guidelines.
- Monitor inventory health and proactively manage excess, shortage, slow-moving, and obsolete materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- Support production schedule changes by assessing material impact, availability, and readiness, and recommending appropriate planning actions.
- Drive continuous improvement in material planning processes, MRP accuracy, inventory optimization, and material visibility.
- Provide regular material status and risk updates to Planning and Supply Chain stakeholders.
- Support special projects and other supply chain initiatives as assigned by the manager.
- Perform other material planning-related responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
- Minimum 3-5 years working experiences in relevant field
- Advanced knowledge of NPI Planning and Material Scheduling & Control.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Skills
Procurement