Materials Program & Recovery Lead

ICHOR Systems; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR Systems is seeking a Material Specialist to own constrained materials, engage suppliers, and drive recovery actions to protect production continuity and customer commitments.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of managing material constraints and supplier recovery plans in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with finance, planning and procurement teams to balance service and inventory costs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing supply chain, materials management, procurement or production planning.
• 3–5+ years in a material program management or lead materials role in complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing material constraints, shortages and supplier recovery plans affecting production schedules.
• Strong customer-facing communication on critical parts, supply risks and mitigation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems including item master, sourcing records, planning parameters and BOM structures.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, planning, procurement, engineering, finance and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Material constraints and build plan alignment to ensure supply readiness.
• Identify supply gaps, shortages, and timing risks impacting builds.
• Develop problem statements and engage suppliers to resolve constraints and recovery paths.
• Own material recovery plans, with accountability and cadence for closure.
• Serve as customer-facing contact for status, risks and mitigation actions.
• Manage demand volatility buffers and risk buy strategies with cross-functional partners.
• Maintain ERP configuration, planning parameters, and accurate MRP signals.
• Maintain Purchasing Source Records and Item Master Records; ensure correct Make vs Buy designation.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

ICHOR Systems is seeking a Material Specialist to own constrained materials, engage suppliers, and drive recovery actions to protect production continuity and customer commitments.

The role requires strong ERP/MRP experience, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of managing material constraints and supplier recovery plans in a manufacturing environment. You will coordinate with finance, planning and procurement teams to balance service and inventory costs.