Night Shift Buying Team Leader

Req ID: 125356
Remote Position: Yes
Region: Asia
Country: Malaysia
State/Province: Johor
City: Johor Bahru

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

1. Plans for and procures materials necessary to meet manufacturing build requirements for one or several product lines with US supplier.
2. Reviews forecasted requirements and purchases materials in accordance with that forecast.
3. Ensures materials are available to meet manufacturing build requirements, matching material requirements and inventory turnover to avoid excess inventory.
4. Qualifies new suppliers through surveys and site visits.
5. Helps establish new supplier accounts (IDM) with the finance department.
6. Works with internal customers to address, return, and receive credit for defective materials.
7. Works with A/P to investigate and resolve issues with the payment of supplier invoices.
8. Plans and schedules timely material requirements based on customer forecasts, reviewing manufacturing production goals.
9. Analyzes inputs such as capacity, cycle times, urgency, and material availability to determine schedules, and adjusts orders based on production plans.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures the quality and integrity of information used for the materials requirements plan.
• Revises plans based on actuals versus forecasts.
• Performs PO cleanup and confirmations for US suppliers.
• Resolves critical shortages of US suppliers.
• Contacts suppliers directly as needed.
• Participates in weekly clear to build reviews with the day shift prime.
• Addresses Bill of Material issues with the EC team for corrections.
• Collaborates with site and global logistics to reduce freight costs.
• Provides feedback on engineering change orders for revisions.
• Handles Cash in Advance payment requests.
• Resolves receiving and invoice referrals timely.
• Updates CFT on market conditions affecting material supply.
• Participates in customer audits, projects, and purchasing issues as needed.
• Coordinates with day shift prime on US supplier status and schedules.
• Works with MP and PM on task assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies, Management, Economics, Commerce, or related fields.
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in a related department.
• Ability to work night shifts (2300-0830).
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment, materials, and engineering change processes preferred.
• Basic understanding of production planning, scheduling, MRP, and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of procurement, inventory, and supplier management.
• Proficiency in computer applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems, especially SAP, is an advantage.
• Strong planning, multitasking, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Notes

This description is not exhaustive; duties may change. Employees are accountable for all assigned duties. Celestica is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for candidates with needs during the hiring process.

Company Overview:
Celestica enables the world's leading brands in Aerospace, Defense, Communications, and more, delivering innovative solutions globally. Headquartered in Toronto, with over 40 locations across 13 countries, we focus on creating a better future with our customers.

We thank all applicants; only qualified candidates will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee-based services.