Upstream Planner
Job Description
1. Manage MRP to PO fulfilment, PO follow-up to ensure on-time delivery from suppliers according to production plan or demand forecast. Handle abnormal PO’s (reschedule in / out) in a timely manner to avoid material shortage or excess stock
2. Daily track the material shortage for back orders and proactive to coordinate with suppliers, master planner, warehouse, quality and procurement etc. to solve the material shortage issue. Analyse material supply status and highlight supply risk if there is any
3. Continuously evaluate supplier performance and escalate to procurement team when supply issues occur. Identify improvement opportunities with suppliers such as MOQ, LT reduction, cost and cash flow improvements
4. Check invoices according to PO’s matching in SAP and submit payment application for imported material purchase in due course. Ensure resolution of invoicing discrepancies with suppliers and financial accounting
5. Keep healthy and reasonable material inventory level and optimize inventory turns, explain the root cause for excess inventory, slow/non-moving RM with actions for improvement
6. Other tasks assigned by upstream planning leader
Required Qualifications
Master degree in Economics, Logistics, Engineering or data analytical area
Good verbal and written in English, CET-6
Fast learning, multi-tasking ability
Data automation and digital visualization skills are preferable