Material Planner/Purchasing Supervisor

Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Responsible for supervising the activities of Planning and Purchasing for ATE manufacturing and closely coordinate with functional groups (Division, Operations, Marketing and Engineering). Establishes operating policies & procedures to optimize planning capacity & inventory management activities. Optimizes overall cost of materials & implement cost reduction measures. Ensures 100% compliance to inventory targets. Fosters open communication with the different people in the TER organization to meet company objectives. Provides supervision & direction to the team on issues & procedures. Motivates staff & ensures that they develop proper ethical standards to support the company's vision & mission. Conducts weekly staff meetings to share updates, issues and concerns. Performs performance evaluation and provide on time feedback. Responsible in maintaining on time delivery attainment to customers. Basic Qualifications/Skills Required: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Eng'g graduate or equivalent with at least 4-5 years of Planning experience.
Other degree holders with Planning experience are welcome to apply. Experience in a Manufacturing setup for ATE testers is an advantage. Must have the ability to manage cross-functional teams. Possesses strong leadership, and commitment & is flexible in dealing with employees. Has good communication skills & can relate well with people. Must be objective and mature enough to handle conflicts. Possesses coaching skills. Has been with Teradyne for at least 3 years for internal applicants. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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