Supply Chain Specialist (Material Planning)

Advanced Micro Devices (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Direct Materials Planner. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to manage supply chain processes, analyze material requirements, and ensure timely delivery of materials. Strong communication and analytical skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, are essential for success. The position offers a hybrid work model and a range of benefits.

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance

Qualifications

• Good team player who is meticulous, organized, and possesses great ownership.
• Adept at understanding supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP system suggestions on raw materials purchase.
• Collaborate with teams to manage demand changes.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials from external suppliers.
• Manage inventory to minimize excess or obsolescence.
• Validate MRP systems data for accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

PSQL

Power BI

SAP

Job description

THE ROLE

Working with a team of enthusiastic direct materials planners focusing on planning sufficient raw materials, managing external vendors, collaborating with various stakeholders like Factory planning, Purchasing/Strategy team, Finance, Product planning and Engineers in mitigating risk or resolving quality/yield issues, supplier issues, managing inventory, supply shortages or expedites while adhering to loading guidelines. Involved in projects and improvements in planning systems and applications to enhance business processes.

THE PERSON

Good team player who is meticulous, organized, possesses great ownership, accountability, and adept at understanding the supply chain processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzing MRP system/Kinaxis suggestions on raw materials purchase and making adjustment if necessary to ensure sufficient materials to support internal build plans and complying with internal inventory target/loading guidelines.
• Reconciling materials requirements from factory build plan vs. MRP system recommendations and systematically understanding root cause and address gaps (if any).
• Collaborating with various teams to manage demand changes to ensure suppliers loading meeting business guidelines given by strategy team.
• Working with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, expedite urgent materials or site diversion of raw materials to support build plans.
• Managing inventory to ensure compliance within safety stock target, FIFO rules, to minimize excess or obsolescence and quarterly scrap.
• Validating MRP systems data to ensure purchase plan recommendations are accurate.
• Assess and report suppliers monthly and quarterly performance for business review.
• Issuing Purchase Requisition of materials to external partners/suppliers.
• Maintain lead-times, valid materials part numbers and supply chain system parameters.
• Preparing relevant reports from or for MRP systems weekly run or various reports validations/safety stock pull in/inventory report, etc.
• Involve and collaborate in cross functional team to drive continuous improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Highly organized, meticulous and precise
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify root causes with corrective and preventive actions
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Preferred knowledge on PSQL, Power BI and SAP
• Strong business acumen and judgment capabilities
• Superior priority setting and time management skills

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain or business

LOCATION

Singapore

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