Buyer/Planner

People Profilers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Materials Planner to optimize purchasing and inventory management. This role involves ensuring timely materials availability for production, negotiating with suppliers to drive cost efficiencies, and managing inventory levels to minimize excess. With a focus on collaboration and constructive feedback, you will work closely with suppliers to enhance their performance and maintain high standards of quality and delivery. If you are passionate about supply chain management and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity offers a competitive remuneration package and a chance to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in buying and production planning is essential.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of materials and components based on MRP.
• Negotiate with suppliers to improve gross margins and reduce costs.

Skills

Production Planning

MS Excel

MS Word

SAP

Constructive Feedback

Materials Management

Supplier Negotiation

Education

Diploma in Engineering

Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor Degree in Logistics

Tools

SAP System

MRP System

Re-order Point System

Job description

Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system.

Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production.

Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance.

Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.

Ensure timely PO execution and address suppliers quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply.

Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery.

Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores.

Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.

Manage EOL materials, Last Time Buys and work with engineering on alternatives.

Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.

Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.

Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.

Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Requirements:

Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent.

Related industry experience in buying and production planning.

Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable.

Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus.

Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous.

Able to commit to 1 year of contract work.

All Successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

Please email your resume in a detailed MS Word format to [e-mail] stating:

1. Date Available
2. Reason to Leave each job

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

People Profilers Pte Ltd

Tel: [phone]

www.peopleprofilers.com

EA License Number: 02C4944

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Required Skills:

Production Planning, Resume, Constructive Feedback, BASIC, Balance, Returns, Salary, Participation, Supply, Deliveries, Reason, Components, MS Excel, MS Word, LTD, Manufacturing, Availability, Materials, Suppliers, Email, Planning, Engineering, Business, Management.