Executive, Material Planning

At Markono Group Pte Ltd, we believe in making knowledge available to everyone.

For centuries, the written word has had the profound ability to impart knowledge, spur imagination and fuel dreams.  As the demand for knowledge, information, and entertainment soars, our story is about leaving positive imprints on the world by shaping the future of reading; inspiring and empowering the world’s readers.

Our team of printing and supply chain experts share our commitment to creating unbridled access to global knowledge, and are equally determined to create solutions that make high-quality books accessible.  With unwavering commitment to innovation, we open doors to a universe of imagination.

We keep you reading.

Executive, Material Planning

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure 3 months of paper stock availability for common paper stock items

• Conduct regular review on slow moving or unused paper stocks to reduce paper stock holding

• Work with Manufacturing Director to review slow moving paper stock and consumable usage

• Work with Sales team, propose alternate paper brands to reduce slow moving stock

• Liaise with third party paper convertor to convert paper rolls to sheet stocks

• Liaise with Purchasing on the packaging material and consumables materials safety stock and replenishment

• Attend monthly review meeting with Sales and Manufacturing Directors for paper stock forecast

• Attend daily production planning meetings to ensure material supply is sufficient and perform material request in the ERP system

• Support regular cycle count, PI and stock variances reconciliation

• Maintain working knowledge of production supply, include forecast and inventory, store ordering and operations and seasonal planning

• Understand Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure proper and safe handling and usage of chemicals

• Carry out tasks assigned by immediate manager

Requirements:

• Diploma in any discipline or equivalent with at least 3 years of relevant experience in material planning
• Experience in planning, forecasting the demand and supply to meet business needs
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office application

Markono is committed to fostering and cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We believe that a diverse workforce is needed to drive innovation, grow, and succeed in today’s corporate climate. We recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of nationality, age, gender, marital status, pregnancy status, caregiving responsibilities, race, religion, language, disability and mental health conditions.  Join us and thrive!