Job Responsibilities
* Purchase Order Release - performing checks before releasing PO’s, ensuring alignment with EP demand and Supplier Contract agreements to maintain zero exposure risk.
* Assessing Excess / Without Requirement (E&WRQ) following the Enterprise Planning (EP) execution, preventing the risk of inactive and slow‑moving inventory against customer demand and forecast.
* Reviewing / reporting daily Purchase Order rescheduling and cancellation activities.
* Obtaining approval from Key Account Manager (KAM) for any Purchase Price Variance (PPV) not included in the signed Customer Management Agreement (MA).
* Maintaining PO confirmation dates in a timely manner, following up to re‑confirm delivery with suppliers or subcontractors as the confirmed date nears.
* Managing End of Life (product & component): Removing EOQ, buffers and Safety Stock Settings.
* Reporting Supplier OTD, Performing Vendor Rating.
* Continuously seeking ways to reduce costs across the supply chain without compromising quality or service, including optimising transportation, warehousing, and procurement.
* Supporting QA, Finance and Procurement to resolve supplier queries.
* Working closely with other departments like sales, marketing, finance, and production to ensure alignment and seamless operations across the organisation.
* Maintaining strong relationships with key suppliers and ensuring compliance with service agreements.
* Assisting the Engineering and Commercial team to introduce new products implementation (NPI) and project transfer plans between IBU’s.
* Perform other duties assigned at the discretion of the Supply Chain Manager.
Job Requirements
* At least a Diploma in Business or Materials Management, preferably with at least 2 years' related experience.
* Good understanding of inventory management and procurement.
* Proficiency in both written and spoken English and ability to negotiate with all levels of people.
* Working experience in the contract manufacturing environment preferred.
* Working knowledge of ERP system such as SAP/inforLN preferred.
* Excellent communication, accuracy and strong analytical skill.
* Organised, Independent and self‑motivated.
* Prepared to develop, redeploy and learn new things.
Desirable
* High level of data accuracy and integrity.
* Financial awareness, able to grasp concepts like Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and Economic Order Quantity (EOQ).
* Assertiveness, with the ability to follow up firmly with suppliers to re‑confirm delivery dates without damaging the relationship.
* Adaptability to meet the changing demands of the supply chain, keeping focus on daily rescheduling or cancellations.
* Willingness to learn new skills.
* Ability to prioritise, knowing which POs are critical and which supplier and invoice queries require immediate action.
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