SUPPLY PLANNER

• Develop and implement policies and procedures related to procurement and inventory control with a goal to maximize efficiency and optimize workflow
• Ensure that the demand requirement of CTC is met in a timely and cost-effective manner by forecasting future inventory requirement based on various analysis
• Manage and maintain inventory system; facilitate upgrades to relevant database under the direction of the senior operations manager and in consultation with Warehouse Manager
• Review purchase order to ensure it is as per purchase plan, company guidelines, purchasing policies and procedures
• Review and agree with suppliers to consolidate purchase schedule in order to improve cost on logistic and warehousing, wherever possible
• Build, maintain and manage supplier relationships and ensure good communications all the times
• Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, aid business performance and work towards a strategy of continuous improvement
• Daily management and problem-solving of supply and inventory plan variances, including unexpected demand, to ensure appropriate communication and actions with customer service, sales, finance team as appropriate
• Evaluate slow moving materials and excess inventories and recommend corrective action plans in order to reduce aged stocks
• Develop and implement clear KPIs for procurement division to ensure clear communication of deliverables as well as the development and engagement of staffs