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KLA Buyer/Planner 
Singapore, Singapore 
378622066

31.07.2024

Job Description

  • Purchase 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, negotiating on hedges and VMI program.
  • 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.
  • Manage EOL materials, Last Time Buys and work with engineering on alternatives
  • 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.
  • Drive to improve inventory turns by having quick execution on MRB and quick returns on RTV.
  • Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Diploma / Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics or equivalent
  • 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