Material Manager (Supply Chain/ Purchasing)

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer in Malaysia seeks a Material Manager for the Supply Chain department. Responsibilities include managing inventory, resolving customer and supplier escalations, and optimizing materials to meet revenue goals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration, at least 10 years of material experience in electronics manufacturing, and proficiency in MRP systems. This role offers a great opportunity to lead within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of material experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of PC-based and mainframe MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for customer and supplier escalations.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining optimal material levels.
• Manage excess and obsolescence to minimize liabilities.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer relations

Supply chain optimization

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Master's in Business Administration

Tools

MRP systems

Production control systems

Job description

Material Manager (Supply Chain/ Purchasing)

Responsibilities

• Focal point of contact and drive for timely resolution of customer/supplier escalations.
• Minimize inventory while maintaining optimum materials level to meet revenue goals and customer commits.
• Manage excess and obsolescence to minimize materials liabilities to Plexus and customer.
• Review and approve purchase commitments made by buyers.
• Conversant to customer contract and Plexus SOPs.
• Provide mentoring/coaching to DA and buyers to ensure customer demands are well executed without compromising Plexus internal metrics.
• Work collaboratively with various functional teams to ensure contingency plans are in place to deal with changes/crisis situations.
• Making tactical decision on materials related within the site level job scopes and escalation to MM as required.

Requirements

• Degree/ Master in Business Administration or a related discipline with minimum 10 years’ material experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PC-based/ mainframe MRP and production control systems.