Basic Function: Procurement / Material Planning consists of the timely and cost-effective acquisition of quality materials, supplies and resources necessary. It also includes coordinating with associated groups and leading the resolution of purchasing problems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for P2P for relavent MRP controller.

• Ensures the availability of inventory to meet the forecasted demand and optimize on-time delivery, lead time to customer, and net working capital.

• Segments the portfolio of materials through an ABC/XYZ analysis, product lifecycle management and supplier agreement. Defines inventory policies according to this segmentation.

• Collaborates with suppliers and category managers to optimize cost, submit requests for quotation and drive cost savings projects.

• Calculates and maintains in SAP the inventory parameters and replenishment strategies such as: safety stock, reorder point, lot size, and lead-time.

• Monitors and controls Procure-to-Pay process and is prepared to perform such activities as escalation and expediting are required.

• Supports and leads Sales and Operations Planning process.

• Partners with critical internal and external suppliers to align forecasting of materials.

• Initiates continuous improvement programs to support planning and fulfillment strategy.

• Supports Inventory Control and RCCM that may lead to improved packaging etc by the vendor.

• Works with suppliers to improve on-time delivery performance, resolve non-conformance issues.

• Analyzes and evaluates bids/pricelists to determine optimal value.

• Support supplier negotiations as needed to achieve cost savings targets.

Requirements

• Preferred purchasing or planning experience.

• Preferred SAP or similar ERP experience in MM and PP module

• Ability to work cross-functionally within a global value chain.

• Independent analysis/decision-making capabilities

• Above average Microsoft excel skills.

• Strong communicator and teamwork oriented

• Organized and exhibits a sense of urgency when necessary.

• Takes initiative to drive projects and lead others.

• Employs root cause analysis approach.

• Strong sense of customer focus and quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree for entry level and up to 2 years of experience

• Experience within operations or supply chain within electrical equipment manufacturing for energy sector is a plus.

• Exposure to high volume – high mix environment is preferred.