South East Asia

South East Asia - Supply Chain & Sourcing Specialist | USD 1,000 – 1,300 gross

GENERAL SUMMARY:

(Briefly describe why the position exists, using 3-4 sentences.)

• Responsible for coordinating Sourcing and Supply Chain functions in support of Company business. The specific duties include Finding new suppliers, qualify and bring supplier on board to become official suppliers, order management for USA and the International Business Units, process of weekly Open Order reporting, interaction with first & second tier suppliers, providing Asia supplier support for WIP component order and logistics processing, working directly with the warehouse and Asia suppliers on the timing requirements and logistical support for dependent demand components. Responsible for arranging support for new product development efforts by aiding suppliers with material management for pilot samples and mass production. Provides material purchase order status communication to Supply Chain personnel across the enterprise. Handle quotation and timelines of new product development support at assigned suppliers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide sourcing support through interaction with potential suppliers as well as providing product concept alternatives directly to Company based on suppliers' core competencies.
• Responsible to identify Asia suppliers with new capabilities to generate concept options for new products or to meet product development requirements.
• Responsible for sourcing materials, evaluating supplier quotes, and negotiating costs to determine most desirable supplier.
• Capacity/ constraint management
• Work with suppliers to assure the International and USA weekly Open Order reports are accurate, complete and provide critical update information in a timely manner. Manage the processing and reporting of the weekly Open Order reports.
• Provide Asia supplier support for WIP component order and logistics processing by working across the enterprise (including Asia Logistics team, Business Units, corporate) and directly with the warehouse on the timing requirements.
• Arrange support for new product development efforts by aiding suppliers with material management for pilot samples and first production.
• Provide material purchase order status communication to and raw material/component follow up to support FG POs.
• Work with suppliers to issue component material orders via B2B transaction are completed immediately upon Finished Good PO receipt.
• Work with Company on processing the B2B orders and manage the Material Authorization process when necessary.
• Work cross-functionally to develop contingency plans to offset component or raw material shortages or lead time issues.
• Support suppliers to meet Company purchase orders, supplier production orders, supplier requirement forecasts, and supplier/manufacturing pre-build strategy for purchased and/or manufactured finished goods, raw materials and/or semi-finished goods.
• Responsible for product quotation and timeline management of all new projects to make sure new projects are completed on time by working closely with suppliers and cross- functional teams
• Assist Engineering and suppliers to successfully develop and execute new product introductions for U.S. and International businesses.
• Manage visits by arranging itineraries, scheduling supplier visits, and other related requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and Six Sigma/Lean projects
• Support other admin task like: travel arrangement, event organization as per manager's request.

CAPABILIITES

• Knowledge of, or experience with, the following processes will be helpful in understanding the business.

o Manufacturing/assembly processes – manual and automated

o Gluing, joining, pencil sharpening

o Printing/print press control

o Blister sealing

o Thermoforming

o Injection molding

o Injection blow molding

o Sonic Welding

• Experience in Supply Chain planning for an International Consumer Products company including knowledge of one or more of these specific product types will be helpful in understanding the business.

o Writing Instruments (i.e. markers, pens, pencils)

o Paint/ink production

o Compounds (i.e. Clay, Dough, Putty)

o Printed/bound items (i.e. books, paper)

o Activity sets

o Toy items

• Experience in the Supply Chain functions related to CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) companies.

o Familiarity with capacity planning, constraint management, setting buffer levels, warehouse management, inventory management, forecasting and driving appropriate supplier actions including setting buffers and ordering raws.

o Experience in leading efforts and troubleshooting Supply Chain and order management issues.

o Experience in materials management for multi component finished good products with complex Supply Chains.

o Ability to effectively influence supplier actions while acting as a liaison for.

• Experience working as an intermediary or directly with CPG manufacturers/suppliers.

o Ability to negotiate/resolve issues with supplier leadership.

o Ability to effectively communicate and drive actions on a wide variety of Supply Chain issues.

o A3/structured problem solving & root cause analysis

o Lean/Six sigma familiarity, training or certification

• Strong English skills: writing, reading, speaking, listening
• At least 4 years Supply Chain or Sourcing

Working Time: Monday - Friday

Location: HCM City