Buyer/Planner (1-year contract)

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate production schedules and inventory management. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely materials for production. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 1 year of experience in production planning. Proficiency in Excel and knowledge of SAP are desirable. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related industry experience in production planning.
• Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience in developing and improving existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production planning and coordination.
• Monitor and coordinate material shortages.
• Drive gross margin improvements through supplier negotiations.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of supply chain concepts

Experience in SAP system

Willing to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Tools

SAP

Excel Macros

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the production planning/co-ordination, shop scheduling and dispatching
• Support and review to ensure timely materials for production & production planning based on customers’ orders
• Works closely with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, delivery of materials and finished goods shipments
• Purchase direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
• Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements
• Monitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production plan
• Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
• Work closely with production to ensure customer request date are met which aligned with cycle time set in the system
• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.
• 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
• Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics
• With understanding of MRP logic which related to system workorder and material positioning
• Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.
• Willing to take up ad hoc task assigned by supervisor
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.
• Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics
• Minimum 1 years related industry experience in production planning and buying experience
• Proficient in MS Excel, Macros, Word, Outlook, BI and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
• Willing to learn
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts
• Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures