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Job Responsibilities
- Schedule the supply of materials/components (OEM parts) to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels.
- Plan, develop, implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit.
- Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.
- Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries.
- Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
- Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
- Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets and support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement.
- Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.
- Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy.
- Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels.
- Support inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy.
- Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.
- Generate and communicate supplier material delivery schedules and forecasts to ensure they reflect requirements and meet demands.
- Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization.
- Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in inventory / manufacturing management or related field.
- At least 5 proven work experience as in high mix low volume and low mix high volume.
- Adequate knowledge of organizational effectiveness and material planning.
- Previous experience of materials planning ideally in the automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependence.
- Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers.
- Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar.
- Able to work under tight schedule / short lead time.
- Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Performance bonus
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