Western Digital

Manufacturing

Planner2

$215–345k ~AI est. Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China FULL TIME
The Brief

“Planner 2 at Western Digital. Skills: Procurement, Material planning, Supplier management. Plan and purchase precious metal. Manage and process PR”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet cost targets; Meet quality targets; Meet delivery targets; Support production need; Ensure continuity of supply; Minimize material exposure; Minimize inventory aging risk

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical thinking; Logical thinking

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree or higher, 3-5 years relevant experience, Procurement and planning experience, Knowledge of procurement, Knowledge of supply chain activities, Knowledge of MRP system, Good command of English, Computer literacy, Proficiency in Oracle, Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point, Good analytical thinking, Good logical thinking, Good negotiation skills, Good communication skills, Good coordination skills, Flexible, Adaptable

What You'll Do.

Plan and purchase precious metal

Manage and process PR

Provide long-term forecasts to suppliers

Follow up precious metal shipment

Monitor supplier delivery

Manage precious metal turnover

Track precious metal movement

Perform reconciliation activities

Control inventory level

Manage End of Life risk

Manage inventory aging risk

Minimize material exposure

Prepare reports and updates

Build supplier relationships

Maintain supplier relationships

Manage supplier relationships

Keep up good communications

Comply with Legal Requirements

Comply with Regulatory Requirements

Comply with purchasing policies

Comply with purchasing procedures

Support IMSC CMS activity

Support audit compliance

Participate in cost saving projects

Support Commodity Manager on cost saving analysis

Support Commodity Manager on Supplier Performance Review

Compile Supplier Performance Review data

Participate in alternative source development

Participate in 2nd source development

Support NPI purchase requisition

Execute Enterprise Risk Management

Execute mitigation action

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Supplier relationships

Communication Scope

Spoken English; Written English

Free ATS check

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