Procurement Planner

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

• Responsible for the procurement activities of the assigned materials which include:
• Main interface with customer/product with effective coordination internally in addressing issues.
• Coordinate material simulation activities to meet customer order fluctuation.
• Study and take appropriate actions on the MRP reports after the MRP run.
• Provide input/updates on material delivery related issues.
• Ensure good material planning and expedite the right materials for smooth production.
• Update critical parts list daily.
• Attend daily operation meetings and task force calls on critical supply materials.
• Coordinate activities with relevant parties to avoid line stoppage if the right material cannot arrive on time.
• Track and monitor supplier delivery performance.
• Constantly review the planning parameters according to business trends.
• Support inventory management activities to achieve monthly coverage and inventory turns, including quick disposition on rejected and obsolete materials, minimize overhanging materials, work on overhanging materials claims, etc.
• Strategic planning to minimize special premium costs (e.g., change of ship mode) to support situation requirements.
• Work on special freight claims and line-down claims due to delinquent supply from suppliers.
• Procure new part releases.
• Determine implementation dates of ECN (Engineering Change Notice) for both materials and software.
• Prepare reports (e.g., ABC analysis, inventory report) as needed.
• Support activities related to Bosch Production System (BPS), e.g., Supplier Kanban for continuous improvement.
• Work together and support each other within LOG as well as other departments.
• Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate superior from time to time.
• Escalate procurement issues that affect a single Value Stream (Level 1 & 2).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in any discipline with at least 3-5 years of related working experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to take on ad-hoc assignments or projects as necessary.
• Understanding of the impact and consequences of own actions.
• Related working experience in order management and production planning function in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage.
• Team player and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Data management and tracking skills.
• Decision-making strength is essential.

Additional Information

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