Key accountabilities of overseeing Material Control and Management, manage all materials related crisis (e.g., stock outs, defective materials, etc). Communicate on a reachable target and drive to meet target. Co-ordinate with other relevant functions and operation team to meet all internal demands.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan and replenish indirect and direct materials.
• Monitor material delivery and expedite deliveries whenever required.
• Keep up with constant communications with shops on material requirements related to inputs and part conditions.
• Assist material leader to control material pull-in.
• Work with material leader to explore and implement ways to reduce cost on indirect materials and to reduce direct material holding inventory.
• Follow up with Materials Vendors (Inter-company or External) on issues related to delivery, quality and certifications.
• To promptly work with sourcing for solutions on alternative materials in time of crisis (eg. Quality problems with existing materials, or existing Material Vendors fail to deliver on time, etc).
• Ensure the required materials to run production are pulled in on time.
• Ensure materials are delivered just in time for production needs.
• Ensure production’s varying material needs are always met.
• Ensure no excess materials are being built-up.
• To promptly resolve any ad-hoc problems related to Material Vendors.
• To eliminate or minimize the risk of stock outs in times of crisis (eg. Quality problems with existing materials, or existing Material Vendors fail to deliver on time, etc.
• Work with Traffic to resolve any relevant purchased materials receipt.
• Monitor delivery delinquencies for material purchases and to follow up with procurement and/or vendor.
• Perform/Manage yearly physical inventory count.
• Ensure that the monthly shop supplies bullet train target is met.
• Review BOM and ensure sufficient material supply to support new repair processes.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Business or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of material Planning and Inventory Control
• Problem Solving skills
• Good in mathematics and analysis numbers
• Independent with initiative
• Good command of written and spoken English

Desired characteristic:

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

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