Planner / Buyer

Job Description : Responsibilities :

• Create purchase orders (POs), including MyMall, box build orders, internal orders, and parts requisitions (IPRs) based on requests from various internal teams.
• Ensure timely release of purchase orders in accordance with requirements.
• Run MRP (Material Requirements Planning) regularly to align supply with demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels for all commodities under the Planner / Buyer scope.
• Drive solutions to close supply gaps and mitigate risks to production schedules.
• Arrange and coordinate shipments for all related materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for inventory management and material handling processes.
• Track inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with receiving processes, especially for urgent deliveries.
• Resolve receiving rejection issues promptly.
• Address and clear invoice-related issues in NextGEN.
• Respond to email inquiries from internal teams, external customers, and vendors.
• Manage RMA processes, including shipping, ticket creation, and follow-up.
• Organize ZXL orders to suppliers, including preparation, approval, and handover to the shipping team.
• Transfer parts to inventory, including new parts ordered as non-inventory or for non-inventory qualification.
• Lead operational calls with suppliers and closely monitor CTB and on-time delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate SAP data (e.g., ATP and AB confirmations) and keep purchase order information up to date.
• Ensure timely closure of purchase orders.
• Drive escalation calls with suppliers and internal teams as needed.
• Provide CTB reports to the production expeditor and share updates within the Supply Chain team.
• Support and execute ad-hoc projects assigned by the SCM Team Lead and Manager.
• Participate actively in teams meetings

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