• Develop and manage material planning processes to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Review weekly demand versus Supply plan for intercompany and direct customer orders
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and production teams to align material supply with production schedules and potential shortages and mitigates actions to overcome this
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning strategies to minimize excess stock and prevent shortages and actively support Clear-To-Build (CTB).
• Analyze material usage trends and forecast future requirements to support production goals and develop a suitable strategy for replenishment, or contingency for any shortages, stocking policies.
• Resolve material-related issues, including delays and quality concerns, to maintain production continuity, collaborate with buyers and ensure PROD schedules are on time to meet the delivery dates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and drive continuous improvement
• Establish strong working relationship with overseas contract manufacturers to prioritize orders and manage expedite requests.
• Provide customer support for Spares, including driving On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Manage and commitment follow-up/escalations on delivery on spares.
• Responsible for shipment coordination/communicate when necessary to support spares shipment with logistics team.
• Manage and document improvements that focus on making internal and external processes more efficient
• Additional duties based on business needs.