Supply Chain Graduate

Job Description

This position is part of the Early Career initiative to support Supply Chain functions. The Supply Chain Graduates will undertake 3 x 6-months job rotations across the Smiths Detection Malaysia Johor factory supply chain department.

The job rotation will be across our Factory Planning, Material Planning, and Logistics, giving the candidate a well-rounded experience of manufacturing supply chain. The suitable candidate should demonstrate strong communication, good analytical skills, a proactive approach, adaptability and an interest to further their career in the supply chain field.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• To support and assist the development of the factory Master Production Schedule.  This schedule assures management of on-time delivery while optimizing production resources and inventory levels.
• Match supply with demand across the factory.
• To support the department in achieving KPIs related to on time delivery to request and on time to promise to customers.
• To support factory materials planning processes including vendor material forecast generation processes.
• To support process improvements and take leading role in departmental project and improvement objectives.
• To work with the stakeholders to define and implement procedures, policies and documentation to support the continuous improvement in the factory production control and materials planning systems functions in the Sales and Operations Planning process.
• To assist factory operations and capacity planning proposals as part of the global Sales & Operations planning processes.
• Ensure MRP system is accurately maintained with relation to dates and schedules for production and purchase orders.
• To balance demand against capacity (supply) and ensure that relevant actions are taken to ensure that the factory delivers to plan. To interface between the materials supply and operations teams
• Support development of Smits Detection Malaysia logistics capabilities using both excel and Power BI dashboards
• Ability to track and monitor scorecard to rate the supplier performance
• To provide global supply chain reporting and analytical support.
• Provide monthly KPI’s and report on spend trends related to freight, supplier performance and OTD
• To support and participate in programs and projects such as Continuous Improvement, Kaizen etc.
• Comply with and ensure department compliance with Company health, safety and environmental policies.
• Comply with all applicable U.S. export control and security regulations
• Other duties as required.

METRICS ACCOUNTABILITY – SHARED

You are authorized to act within the jurisdiction and capacity in your job scope to deliver the results / output expected of your job function.

Qualifications

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Experience :

Knowledge / Skills :

Supervises : None

Additional Information

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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