Penang, Malaysia

Supply Chain Manager

 Job Description:

Our client is a global technology and manufacturing company that specializes in providing advanced electronic control solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Site Material Groups (purchasing, planning, inventory control, warehousing & shipping) with effective strategies and best practices.
  • Responsible for the development and implementation of the companys production control functions including Master Scheduling, Production Planning &
  • Coordination, Shop Floor Scheduling, and Dispatching.
  • Responsible for key material indices which involve on-time delivery, inventory management and material labor costs.
  • Develops material planning models to ensure proper material planning and optimal inventory positions. Utilizes models for determining material planning parameters for components.
  • Develops, implements and approves items such as material requirements, planning systems, work in process tracking, material and labor variance controls and manufacturing performance reporting.
  • Interfaces with customer service to ensure delivery commitments are met and with subordinates, functional peer group managers and senior management.
  • Interfaces with purchasing to expedite problem parts and to reschedule material deliveries that will result in excess inventory.
  • Coordinates schedule of activities with customer service on planning, scheduling, shipping and material acquisition during program start-ups.
  • Notifies Materials and Program Management of material situation that affect the attainment of the production plan.
  • Approves quantities, schedules and parts list provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, receipt and issuance of production material requirements.
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures.
  • Serve as one of the focal point between the Corporate Business Units and the various Site PMC Managers.

Job Requirements:

  • Degree/ Master in Business Administration or a related discipline with minimum 10 years material experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
  • Fluent in English, with great communication skills and stakeholder management to deal with stakeholders internationally.
  • Knowledge of PC-based/ mainframe ERP and production control systems.
  • SAP experience is preferable but not essential
  • Experience in the EMS industry
  • Problem solving skills
  Required Skills:

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