Senior Manager, Materials (Inventory Control) - #1108428

Job Summary:

UCT is looking for a talented Sr Manager, Materials to join us in Singapore!  The Materials Program Manager will work with various functions and departments to drive material flow and ensure visibility of current & future material issues. It will be the core member to supporting materials strategy. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• A people manager who will manage a team

• Analyze sales trends and forecast demand to optimize inventory levels

• Analyze weekly inventory trend (raw/wip/fg) movement by product groups

• Develop and implement inventory control procedures and policies

• Monitor inventory turnover rates and identify slow-moving or excess stock for resolution

• Weekly E&O reporting and mitigation

• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies

• Utilize inventory management software to track stock levels, orders and returns

• Collaborate closely with the purchasing team to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize stockouts

• Resolve any inventory related issues or discrepancies promptly

• Continuously seek to improve processes and identify opportunities for efficiency gains

• Streamlined inventory management processes to reduce lead time

• Involved in supply chain flexibility and lead time reduction programs

• Drive implementation of VOI (Vendor Owned Inventory)

• Understands all VOI parameters, calculations and data feeds to accurately generate replenishment orders

• Develops reports to track all metrics and identify trends or issues that impact inventory levels

• Support program tasks as assigned

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to analyze data and trends

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize effectively

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Educational/Certification Requirement:  

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Inventory Management

Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing industry

• Experience in the position of Planning, Procurement or Inventory Control.

• Experience with product design engineering and commodity management or priorities for raw material or component selection.

• Experience integrating the delivery schedule of materials into product program milestones.

• Working knowledge of Materials Requirements Planning (preferred SAP) and Bill of Material Structure tools (preferred Agile)

• Experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.