Western Digital
Manufacturing
Planner2
“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.
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
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