KLA Buyer/Planner Based Penang 

Malaysia, Penang 

299777692

• Work with Contract manufacturer on direct materials, components and equipment as driven by MRP system or Re-order Point system
• Review and analyze planning report to ensure timely materials availability for production
• Drive Gross Margin Improvements through negotiations or localization with supplier on pricing, rework cost and minimizing expediting cost and purchase price variance
• Responsible for materials lead time reduction by getting suppliers to improve cycle time.
• Ensure timely PO execution and address supplier’s quality, capacity, materials issues that may affect supply
• Communicate with suppliers for early or delayed deliveries as required, drive suppliers to meet on time delivery
• Active participation on business review with suppliers and provide constructive feedback to help suppliers to improve their scores
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of claims from suppliers on ECO and EOM projects.
• Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.
• Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendation during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the action proposed.
• Manage CM tool build progress and ensure planning based on customers’ configuration

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years of related industry experience in buying and production planning
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and experience in SAP system is highly desirable
• Experience in low-volume high-mix Manufacturing environment is a plus
• Basic understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) will be advantageous
• This role is base in Penang Malaysia and selected incumbent will receive a Malaysia competitive rate of remuneration

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Level Degree or work experience of 0 years , Master's Level Degree or work experience of 0 years