Material Specialist (Contract 6 months)

JOB PURPOSE :

• Key account for working with Supply Chain APU Business Partners for packaging materials’ requirements for all workshops & projects.
• Manage packaging material requirement planning (MRP) for all products to align with short term and long-term master production schedule (MPS).
• Proactive coordination with stakeholders (internal/ external) on supply problem solving

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage monthly packaging MRP & related projects, release purchase orders, periodic rolling forecast update to external vendors (the horizon of forecast will depend on market supply lead time + minimum 6 – 12 months forecast).
• Manage packaging material delivery schedule based on vendor confirmations, follow up BOL and progress of customs clearance, tax duty till receiving packaging material to ensure the replenishment as expected plan follow inventory policies (IDM).
• Manage the import permit for imported components if required which comply with Pharma law, Customs regulatory to avoid short notice situation.
• Manage SKU portfolios, slow moving & obsolescent inventory (SLOB) and make monthly provision for responsible packaging components.
• Responsible for MRP parameters on SAP based on assigned MRP controller and ensure consistency between material master & all relevant module (PIR/ Production version/ Quota management).
• Coordinate with Global buyer network and vendors to ensure procurement process runs smoothly without risk to supply interruption (purchasing price changes, supply interruptions, or other constraints).
• Coordinate with Warehouse – QTP – QC – Logistics to ensure good receipts and release plan.
• Responsible for packaging issues and return process if required.
• Follow up suppliers’ OTIF and evaluate supplier’s performance.
• Monthly or adhoc prepare related packaging data for cashflow, inventory, projects and provision.
• Request and follow up related change control, implement works of change control as assigned.

Education: University Degree related to Economic fields (Finance; Business Administration, Foreign trade, Industrial Management, Supply chain Management).

Related experience: 

·     At least 2 years  experience in procurement and master production schedule

·       Proficient in the use of computer applications and Supply chain tools (SAP, Kinaxis, MS Dynamic, other ERP systems).

·       FMCG, Pharma or Food industries experience.

Core Competencies:

·       Fluency in Business English.

·       Strong analytical skills.

·       Problem solving.

·       Self-motivation.

·       Team working.