Job Description
Our client is a specialist in logistics and warehouse services.
As a Senior Material Planning and Purchasing Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the planning and procurement of materials and components required for production. This role involves coordinating with suppliers, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that materials are available as needed to support production schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
- Uploading weekly forecasts or demands based on real customer orders and reviewing the MRP.
- Reviewing and updating the daily backlog shortage report for Sales Admin/Customers.
- Releasing POs based on the correct strategy.
- Ensuring POs are submitted for approval and released to suppliers once approved.
- Working with suppliers on ETD/ETA.
- Following up with freight forwarders/couriers on the movement of shipments.
- Following up with suppliers to get disposition if incoming materials have defects or if defects are encountered at the customer’s end.
- Working on monthly excess/ageing reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of working experience in Material Planning and Purchasing roles in electronics part manufacturing.
- Proficiency in MRP, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
REF: MP125609