Investigate material discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
Support cycle-counting and inventory accuracy activities as required.
Production & Operational Support
Work closely with Production Planning and Manufacturing teams to understand material requirements and production priorities.
Respond promptly to material shortages or changes that could affect manufacturing schedules.
Coordinate with Warehouse and Receiving teams on incoming materials and material availability.
Support recovery plans for critical material shortages.
Supplier & Purchasing Coordination
Collaborate with Purchasing and Procurement teams regarding delivery schedules and material requirements.
Monitor supplier delivery performance against production needs.
Highlight potential supplier or delivery risks that may impact production.
Support material prioritization and escalation when supply constraints arise.
Planning Systems & Data Management
Maintain accurate material-planning information in applicable ERP or planning systems.
Monitor material requirements, inventory balances, delivery schedules and planning parameters.
Prepare regular reports relating to material availability, shortages, inventory and delivery performance.
Ensure material-planning data is accurate and updated to support operational decision-making.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve material-planning processes, inventory utilization and supply reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions relating to material shortages or inventory issues.
Assist in developing more efficient planning and material-control processes.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics,Engineering, Operations Management or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in materials planning, production planning, supply chain, logistics, inventory management or manufacturing operations preferred.
Semiconductor, electronics or high-volume manufacturing experience would be an advantage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Good understanding of material planning, inventory control and supply-chain processes.
Ability to interpret production demand and translate requirements into material plans.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Good Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Manufacturing, Procurement, Warehouse and other Supply Chain teams.
Strong sense of urgency when managing production-critical material shortages.
Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Material Requirements Planning
Inventory Management
Supply Planning
Production Support
Data Analysis
Problem Solving
Planning & Prioritization
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communication
Continuous Improvement
Attention to Detail
