Material Planner

Job Title: Material Planner Company: SILICON BOX SAP Module: SAP PP Roles & Responsibilities: The Material Planner is responsible for reviewing and managing MRP (Material Requirements Planning) to ensure timely release of Purchase Requisitions (PR) and prevent material shortages that could disrupt production. This role works closely with the Procurement team to ensure smooth material flow, while monitoring material usage, BOM accuracy, and inventory accuracy across assembly and test & end of line operations. Key Responsibilities MRP Review & Management * Run and review MRP on a regular basis (daily/weekly) to identify material requirements based on production schedules and customer forecasts. * Analyze MRP exception messages (shortages, excess, past-due) and take corrective action. * Ensure system parameters (lead time, safety stock, lot size, MOQ) are accurate and maintained for reliable MRP output. * Proactively monitor material availability against production schedule to identify potential shortages before they impact the line. * Work closely with Procurement to expedite critical/at-risk materials and resolve delivery delays. * Escalate shortage risks early to Production Planning, Procurement, and Management with clear action plans. Material Usage & Inventory Monitoring * Track actual material usage/consumption vs. planned usage and investigate significant variances. * Monitor inventory levels (raw material, WIP) to ensure alignment with MRP. * Work with Industrial Engineering (IE) and Production to ensure actual material usage and wastage/scrap rates are accurately captured and updated in the system for reliable MRP runs. * Act as the key interface between Production Planning, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure material readiness ahead of build schedules. * Coordinate with Engineering/Quality on material holds, substitutions, or ECN impacts affecting MRP. * Support NPI (New Product Introduction) by ensuring new material requirements are captured accurately in MRP. * Prepare and send a weekly shortages report to Production Planning, Procurement, and Management, highlighting at-risk materials and recovery actions. * Maintain and report key metrics: PR on-time release rate, shortage incidents, BOM accuracy rate, inventory accuracy, forecast/MRP accuracy. * Identify root causes of recurring shortages, BOM errors, or PR delays and drive process improvements with Procurement, Engineering, and Planning teams. * Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Supervisor. Work Location: Singapore, Singapore Availability: Full time

Job Requirements * Diploma/bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field. * 2–5 years in material planning or MRP-related role, preferably in semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or OSAT industry. * Strong understanding of MRP logic and BOM structure, with hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) * Familiarity with semiconductor assembly & test process flow (wafer sort, die attach, wire bond, mold, test, tape & reel) * Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma or supply chain certifications (APICS/CPIM) * Strong Excel/data analysis skills for tracking material usage, BOM accuracy, and shortage trends * Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with Procurement, Engineering, and cross-functional teams Experience Required: mid-senior level Key Skills: Procurement Salary: Not disclosed