Buyer/Planner

KLA-TENCOR (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA-TENCOR (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking a procurement and materials planning professional in Singapore to purchase materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP or reorder point systems.

The role emphasizes driving margin improvements through supplier negotiations and reducing lead times. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering/SCM/Logistics with 2–3 years' experience in production planning and buying, and is proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook; SAP experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM or Logistics.
• 2–3 years in production planning and buying.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook; SAP experience desirable.
• Experience in low-volume high-mix manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials, components and equipment per MRP or reorder point.
• Drive gross margin improvements with supplier pricing & costs.
• Improve supplier cycle time and lead times through negotiations.
• Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier issues.
• Push suppliers to meet on-time delivery.
• Participate in supplier business reviews and provide feedback.
• Review and execute ECO/ECO changes to avoid production impact.
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory and assist quarterly reviews.
• Improve inventory turns with MRB and RTV actions.
• Review safety stock quarterly to balance supply vs turns.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain coordination

MRP knowledge

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Purchase materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or reorder Point system
• 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 supplier's quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of related industry experience in production planning and buying
• 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