Materials Section Manager

2 days ago

Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia Versatile Creation Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year


Job Summary

Responsible for managing the overall operations of the materials department, including procurement, inventory management, production material supply planning, and logistics. The goal is to support smooth factory operations, reduce costs, and improve resource utilization efficiency.

Job Responsibilities
1. Procurement Management

  • Develop and implement procurement plans for raw materials, auxiliary materials, and components to ensure timely delivery.

  • Establish and maintain good supplier relationships, conduct supplier evaluations, and negotiate pricing.

  • Analyze market trends to ensure procurement strategies can adapt to fluctuations in raw material prices.

2. Inventory Management

  • Control safety stock levels and implement inventory turnover strategies to minimize inventory costs.

  • Oversee material inbound and outbound processes, ensuring alignment between records and physical stock; conduct regular stock audits.

3. Material Planning

  • Develop Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on production schedules to ensure timely material supply.

  • Coordinate with the production team to adjust material supply plans according to changes in production schedules.

4. Data and System Management

  • Utilize ERP or related systems to manage end-to-end material flow, ensuring data integrity.

  • Generate regular reports, analyze material operations data, and propose process improvements.

5. Cost Control

  • Analyze and optimize material costs to reduce procurement and logistics expenses.

  • Participate in product cost structure analysis and propose feasible cost-saving initiatives.

6. Team Management

  • Lead daily operations, training, and performance evaluation of the materials department team.

  • Enhance team capabilities and establish efficient workflows and collaboration mechanisms.

7. Other Responsibilities

  • Assist in customer audits and internal project execution as needed.

  • Perform other tasks assigned by superiors.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree in a relevant field.

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of related experience.

  • Well-versed in procurement, inventory management, and material planning processes.

  • Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with strong data analysis skills.

  • Knowledge of plastic raw materials (PP, ABS, PC, etc.) and their market trends is a plus.

  • Proficient in Mandarin to liaise with China counterparts.


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