Materials Specialist

Job Summary

Coordinate and expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Accountable for the quality of own work. Subject to direct operations supervision/prescribed work instructions/systems checking. Executes within a well-defined operations framework. There is generally a step by step sequence of standard operational tasks which need to be followed to achieve an end result.

Responsibilities

• Planning: Develop and maintain material requirement plans based on production forecasts, service needs, and inventory targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning parameters to optimize stock availability and minimize excess inventory.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and service teams to align material availability with operational needs.
• Buying & Inventory Management: Overall ownership of material ordering, availability, and scheduling targeting 2-week inventory levels, at a minimum, Oracle and Digital Cockpit expert.
• Execute purchase orders for raw materials, components, in line with PSI & Service order requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Track order status and expedite deliveries to avoid production delays.
• Work on NPI Materials planning based on NPI execution timelines to meet organization goals.
• Manage Phase In / Phase Out (NPI) & minimize obsolete material.
• Rescheduling materials for pull ins (expedites) and push outs (for inventory control).
• Review parts availability for rolling 3 months & maintain healthy DOH inventory for production purpose.
• Ensure systemic stock accuracy wrt Physical Part by conducting frequent cycle counts.
• Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.
• Resolve issues related to Logistics, Customs Clearance, delivery discrepancies, quality concerns, and invoice mismatches.
• Systems & Reporting: Use ERP systems like Oracle, ASCP to manage planning and procurement activities.
• Generate reports on inventory status, purchase order tracking, and supplier performance.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant Engineering Streams.
• 2+ years of experience in Materials planning and procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or healthcare technology environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization principles is a plus.
• APICS Certification & Green Belt Certification

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