MATERIAL CONTROLLER (ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURER)

JOB DESCRIPTION1. Job Title

Electronic Materials Controller

2. Department

Material Control / Supply Chain / Production Planning

3. Reports To

Material Control Manager / Supply Chain Manager

4. Job Summary

The Electronic Materials Controller is responsible for controlling, monitoring, and coordinating electronic components and production materials to ensure the right materials are available in the correct quantity and at the required time for manufacturing.

The role is responsible for material movement, inventory accuracy, material shortages, production kitting, traceability, and coordination between Procurement, Warehouse, Production, Engineering, and Quality.

5. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Electronic Material Control

• Control and monitor electronic components and production materials required for manufacturing.
• Ensure materials are available according to production schedules.
• Monitor material consumption and stock levels.
• Track electronic components such as ICs, resistors, capacitors, diodes, connectors, sensors, PCB materials, and other production components.
• Ensure materials are issued according to approved production requirements.
• Monitor material usage and investigate discrepancies.

B. Material Planning & Shortage Management

• Review production requirements and material availability.
• Identify material shortages and potential production risks.
• Prepare and maintain material shortage reports.
• Follow up with Procurement regarding outstanding materials and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate urgent material requirements with Procurement and suppliers.
• Escalate critical shortages that may affect production.

C. Production Material Kitting

• Coordinate and control material kitting for production orders.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, lot numbers, and material specifications before issuing materials.
• Ensure correct materials are supplied to the production line.
• Prevent wrong-part and mixed-material issues.
• Maintain proper traceability of materials issued to each production order.

D. Inventory Control

• Monitor inventory levels and material movements.
• Conduct regular stock checks and cycle counts.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinate physical inventory verification with Warehouse.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, slow-moving, and potentially expired materials.
• Ensure material records are accurately maintained.

E. Electronic Component Traceability

• Maintain traceability of electronic components by part number, lot number, date code, supplier, and other applicable information.
• Ensure component traceability from receiving through production usage.
• Maintain records required for customer and quality traceability.
• Support investigations involving component-related quality issues.

F. ESD & Material Handling

• Ensure electronic components are handled according to ESD requirements.
• Follow proper storage requirements for moisture-sensitive and other sensitive components.
• Ensure materials are properly labeled and stored.
• Follow FIFO/FEFO requirements where applicable.
• Monitor storage conditions for materials requiring special handling.

G. ERP/MRP System

• Maintain accurate material information in ERP/MRP systems.
• Perform material transactions such as material receiving, issuing, transfer, return, and adjustment according to procedures.
• Verify system inventory against physical stock.
• Generate material and inventory reports.
• Ensure data entry is accurate and timely.

H. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Production
• Procurement
• Warehouse
• Quality Assurance
• Supplier Quality
• Engineering
• Production Planning
• Coordinate material issues affecting production.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) material requirements.
• Assist in resolving material quality, shortage, excess, and inventory issues.

I. Non-Conforming & Excess Materials

• Coordinate the segregation of rejected or non-conforming materials.
• Ensure non-conforming materials are not issued to production.
• Maintain records of rejected, excess, obsolete, and unused materials.
• Coordinate material disposition with Quality and relevant departments.

6. Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Material Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in material control, inventory control, warehouse, or production planning, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic components, PCBA, SMT, EMS, or electronic assembly is highly advantageous.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is an advantage.

7. Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Good knowledge of material control and inventory management.
• Understanding of electronic components and manufacturing materials.
• Knowledge of BOM, production orders, material requirements, and inventory transactions.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO and material traceability.
• Knowledge of ESD and moisture-sensitive component handling is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of SMT/PCBA manufacturing is preferred.

8. Personal Skills

• Highly organized and systematic.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong follow-up ability.
• Able to identify material discrepancies.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work under production pressure.
• Responsible for accurate material control.
• Able to manage multiple material requirements simultaneously.

9. Language Requirements

• Mandarin Chinese: Required.
• Able to communicate with Mandarin-speaking management, colleagues, suppliers, and production personnel.
• Able to understand and communicate material-related information in Mandarin.
• Able to participate in meetings and discussions with Chinese-speaking teams.
• English: Good working proficiency.
• Bahasa Malaysia: An advantage.

10. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Inventory accuracy.
• Material shortage response time.
• Production material availability.
• Material issuing accuracy.
• Inventory discrepancy rate.
• Material traceability accuracy.
• Wrong-part/mixed-material prevention.
• ERP/MRP transaction accuracy.
• Reduction of excess and obsolete materials.
• On-time material kitting for production.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3,500.00 - RM5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person