Buyer Planner (Manufacturing) (ID: 709529)

Planner Key Responsibilities

• Interface with various functional departments to resolve scheduling issues and coordinate production activities to meet committed plans and customer sales order requirements.
• Develop and maintain daily and monthly production plans based on customer requirements, production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor customer Purchase Orders (POs) and closely follow up on required delivery dates and quantities to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled on time.
• Liaise with Buyers and relevant departments to ensure materials are purchased and available to support production schedules without affecting shipment commitments.
• Monitor inventory levels and stock movements to ensure sufficient materials are available for production.
• Participate in daily production meetings to plan and coordinate resources, manpower, and machine capacity to meet production requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve material, production, and scheduling issues that may impact delivery performance.
• Update inventory and material movements accurately in the SAP system.
• Prepare and maintain monthly reports on delivery performance and production plan achievement.
• Monitor and communicate delivery commitments to customers and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Participate in monthly physical inventory counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in production planning, material planning, supply chain, logistics, or a similar function.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good communication, interpersonal, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work effectively with different functional departments and meet tight production and delivery deadlines.

Buyer/Purchaser

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with Planners and relevant departments to coordinate the ordering of materials and parts required for production.
• Generate Purchase Orders (POs) and update order acknowledgements, delivery schedules, and PO status accordingly.
• Expedite material and parts deliveries with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely availability for production.
• Monitor outstanding POs and closely follow up with suppliers on delivery dates, quantities, and shipment status.
• Ensure sufficient material availability to support daily production operations and prevent production delays.
• Generate Purchase Orders, Delivery Orders (DOs), invoices, and other relevant purchasing documents as required.
• Verify order quantities and pricing and ensure purchase order information is accurate and up to date.
• Update and maintain the Store Inventory System and ensure accurate recording of inventory movements.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders for air, sea, and land shipments, including delivery arrangements and shipment schedules.
• Liaise with the Accounts Department to verify invoices and resolve any discrepancies between invoices, POs, and deliveries.
• Respond to supplier enquiries regarding PO status, delivery schedules, quantities, and shipment arrangements.
• Support store operations by managing accurate data input and output in the Store Inventory System.
• Coordinate with internal departments to resolve material availability and delivery issues.
• Update material transactions and inventory records in SAP.
• Assist the Planning Department with production planning, delivery performance reports, and other operational reports when required.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superior.

Job Requirements

• Minimum SPM with relevant working experience or Diploma in Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in purchasing, materials coordination, procurement, inventory control, logistics, or a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Good communication, interpersonal, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Strong follow-up and expediting skills when dealing with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Able to manage multiple POs and delivery schedules efficiently.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work under pressure to meet production requirements.