Materials Planner

Job responsibilities Manage purchase requisition, follow up on purchase order and order acknowledgement from suppliers Review of monthly actual consumption and compare with forecast Establish min and max level of raw materials inventory and timely replenish inventory Liaise with suppliers to ensure safety stock is maintained by suppliers to ensure continuity in material supply Trigger delivery of material under consignment programme, maintain consumption record and validate supplier invoice Process inter-company orders Provide material forecast based on S&OP production plan to suppliers and raise purchase requisition Facilitation transition of end of life material to new material ramp up Prepare monthly reports Monitor stock of chemicals and compliant to hazardous material regulations Track inbound and outbound freight costs and validate freight invoices Facilitate logistics and freight related matters Any other task or project as assigned by Supervisor Job requirements Bachelor Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Management / Engineering or equivalent APICS CPIM certified will be advantageous Minimum 5 years of experience preferably in similar role in manufacturing plant environment Experience in production or material planning, preferably in similar role Planning production using MRP system (QAD, SAP or similar) Advanced level in Microsoft Excel application Lean methodology and tools in logistics Good communications and interpersonal skills