Plans and directs the material planning and material logistics functions to meet facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs.
•Manages inventory levels through monitoring and analyzing sales to minimize inventory investment while supporting on-time delivery and ITO goals.
•Oversees and coordinates the implementation of cost reduction initiatives to maximize savings while reducing potential stock- out situations as identified from Global Sourcing.
•Maintains a material procurement process that establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery for facility material purchases from internal/external suppliers.
•Monitors supply base performance and communicates to suppliers per ISO procedures. Maintains open communication with suppliers to communicate changes in business processes and negotiates contracts for all direct, MRO, and services and assists supply base in resolving any issued corrective actions and supports the development and implementation of process improvements identified by the supply base.
•Supports finance and corporate gross margin goals through active participation in margin review meetings, identifying cost reductions through manufacturing improvements or direct material price reductions. Provides accurate cost information to establish correct cost standards.
•Creates procedures and reporting for effective inventory management. Ensures accuracy of data in the system including location, quantity on hand and value.
•Ensures all customer orders and/or outsourced manufacturing is appropriately packaged and shipped promptly, accurately and with all necessary documentation.
•Motivates and manages materials team to accomplish annual goals/objectives set at the individual and organizational levels.
•Fosters a continuous improvement environment to support and drive change to better meet goals and objectives.
Qualification:
•Male or Female, Thai Nationality.
•Bachelor’s degree required in business or technical field.
•Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in global purchasing/sourcing and supply chain management.
•Experience in a high-volume purchasing and material management environment.
•Working knowledge of Just-In-Time practices (JIT), Kanban, Min Max, and other inventory planning methods.
•Experience analyzing data and implementing plans to increase inventory turns.
•Extensive experience in collaborating with leaders and leading teams.
•Previous experience in working cross regionally or as part of a multi-national organization
•Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
•Tooling, technical and/or automotive background preferred.
Location: Ladkrabang Industrial Estate