Buyers

Benchmark Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Penang is seeking a professional to manage materials ordering and delivery to meet production plans. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, knowledge of MRP systems, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include managing open purchase orders, supplier performance, and driving initiatives for timely material supply. This role requires a diploma or degree in relevant fields and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in handling electronic components.
• Knowledge of MRP system, Baan.
• Fluent in English and able to communicate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials ordering, delivery confirmation, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely material supply by reviewing production assembly forecast.
• Support inventory targets by managing open purchase orders.
• Monitor and address supplier performance.
• Manage materials phase-in/out plan.
• Responsible for purchase variance and participate in cost reduction programs.
• Develop and drive VMI, JIT, and lead time reduction programs.

Skills

Materials management

MRP system knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business Studies, Engineering, Materials Management

Tools

MRP systems

Baan

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage materials ordering, delivery confirmation, scheduling and on time delivery to meet master production plan per MRP
• Ensure timely material supply by reviewing weekly/monthly production assembly forecast and schedule, ensuring timely update of order delivery status per MRP
• Support monthly and quarterly inventory target by managing open purchase orders (cancellation, push-out or rescheduling)
• Monitor and address supplier performance (delivery, quality, capacity, MRB/RTV etc.)
• Manage materials phase-in/out plan and minimize obsolescence
• Sensitive to potential problems and effective actions and thorough follow up carried out to ensure the schedule is not jeopardized
• Responsible for purchase variance ( STD/Stake ) and participate in cost reduction programs
• Make tactical buying decisions and capable of executing strategy
• Develop and drive VMI, JIT and lead time reduction programs etc. with vendors to achieve optimum

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an EMS or manufacturing environment
• Experience in handling electronic components
• Knowledge of MRP system, Baan
• Fluent in English and be able to communicate with all levels
• Diploma/Degree in Business Studies, Engineering, Materials Management or equivalent