Buyer Planner - Bayan Lepas, Malaysia - Lifework

Lifework

Verified Company

Bayan Lepas, Malaysia

1 week ago

Posted by:

Siti Tan

beBee Recruiter

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Purchasing_

Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
Setup and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership

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Planning_

Review and plan all new sales order demand within designated MRP. Responsible for entering accurate delivery dates on sales orders.
Maintains current and longterm forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning requirements.
Responsible for high level plan within capacity and load parameters set by operations.
Ensure completed work orders are technically completed in a timely manner and work order aging is limited to 3 months.
Utilize Oracle/SAP for planning production requirements, component availability and Reporting, Analysis and Production Control
Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
Work with departmental management to utilize SAP for Capacity Planning and Load
Computerized Record & Technical Database
Responsible for maintenance of SAP purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry.
Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.
Updates procedures as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
Experience with problem analysis and resolution
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contracts
Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products
Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks
Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirements
Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency