Objectives of the position:
The Purchasing Planning Executive must be a data-driven, strong analytical skills and creative team player who can provide critical solution effectively in order to fulfil high levels of customer satisfaction in current dynamic supply chain network.
As one of the key player in APAC Control Tower Purchasing Planning team, the individual will be expected to implement the demand planning strategies for accurate forecast and inventory optimization to achieve the goals of department and group.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory Management - Plan and update the appropriate system parameters promptly according to monthly consumption, optimize stock level to meet inventory objectives.
Order Management - Facilitate Purchase Orders and ensure the information update in SAP. Follows up on orders ensuring that materials are shipped and delivered on promised dates.
Coordinates on all aspects with stakeholders on inbound shipment, update in SAP promptly and accurately, filing shipping documents for goods receiving activities, verifications of invoices to avoid mis-match
Cross trade shipment management - Facilitate and coordinate with stakeholder for direct drop shipment from factory to customer, with application and compliance of Free Trade Agreement for customer import duty rebates
Claim Management - Process claims where defects are related to the Vendor
Material Master Management - To maintain and ensure Material Master in SAP up to date (Standard length, HS code, plan delivery time...)
Ensure the operation quality and efficiency to meet customer requirements while complying with the company policies
Any other ad-hoc duty or projects/reports as assigned by Manager
Skills & Qualification:
Minimum Certificate in Supply Chain/Purchasing/Materials/Logistics management
At least 2 years’ experience in supply chain operations
Knowledge of SAP system preferred
Proficient in MS Office, particularly in MS Excel or Excel Advance applications
Able to converse/write English competently
Creative problem-solving skills, data-driven analytical and reasoning skills
Knowledge of data analytics tools is an added advantage
LAPP: This name stands for innovative connection solutions like no other. Our brand stands for quality, customer service and a deep understanding of the industries and applications in which our products are used. We are the world market leader, supplying everything from cable, connectors and accessories to fully integrated connection solutions. LAPP products are used in production machinery, industrial robots, public transport, food processing, alternative energy, charging systems for electric vehicles, oil drilling platforms and much more. They are the product of choice for mountain climbers and polar explorers. With a global workforce of 4,650 people, we generated 1,222 million euros of turnover in the past year.