(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)
Production Planning
- Monitor and manage production plans (Daily, Weekly, Monthly and so on).
- Establish and suggest plant operation plan based on production plan change, irregular order or any other unexpected circumstance.
- Production plan adjustment with Customer if necessary.
- Develop an annual working calendar aligned with the customer’s production plan.
- Maintain JIS lead time information.
BOM Management
- Receive and distribute vehicle build plans and BOM for each new model phase from the OEM.
- Prepare and distribute specification management documents for each development phase of new vehicles, as well as part lists by individual unit.
- Receive and distribute phase specific EO cut-off documentation from the OEM production control dept.
- Validate alignment between drawings, BOM, and physical parts prior to each phase gate or event build input
- Maintain and update ERP master for individual parts.
- Analyze BOM discrepancies and manage BOM accuracy rate.
EO Management
- Analyze and manage engineering changes, including impact assessment and implementation tracking.
- Conduct meetings to review and confirm implementation timing of engineering changes and specifications.
- Determine EPI and manage old vs new model inventory during engineering change implementation.
- Manage and track long-pending engineering changes to ensure timely resolution and implementation.
- Develop and maintain the EPI system.
Master Data & System Management
- Maintain and update material master data in the ERP system.
- Manage and monitor backlog to ensure timely resolution and execution in the ERP system.
- Register and maintain MES master data (vehicle models, production lines, processed, operations, and standard work time, etc).
KPI & Performance Management
- Oversee and manage comprehensive KPIs, including CAPA, production output, line balancing efficiency, equipment utilization, HPM, downtime, first-pass yield, acceptance rate, and scrap rate.
Procurement Strategy & Planning
- Establish and periodically revise optimal order quantities and ordering cycles based on supplier-specific characteristics (lead time, packaging, logistics constraints).
- Define and manage safety stock policies by supplier and part category.
- Adjust procurement volumes in alignment with engineering changes (EO) and end-of-production timing to prevent obsolete inventory.
- Develop sourcing and procurement strategies to ensure supply stability and cost efficiency.
ERP & System Management
- Maintain and update purchasing views within ERP (including new part setup and periodic updates).
- Manage supplier master data (new vendor registration, updates, and governance).
- Maintain PO lead-time master data and scheduling parameters.
- Manage Scheduling Agreements, Info Records, and Source Lists in ERP.
- Support supplier EDI integration and transaction stability.
- Support development and enhancement of MPIMS / MPOS systems and ensure system alignment with procurement processes.
- Initiate approval workflows for purchase price changes through MPIMS.
- Develop and manage ERP systems for retroactive cost adjustments and tracking.
- Monitor and resolve GR/IR mismatches and implement corrective actions.
- Support integration with corporate procurement systems.
- Develop and manage in-house customs management systems within ERP.
CKD Procurement Operations
- Execute regular purchase orders based on supplier-specific procurement strategies.
- Confirm order receipt and acknowledgment from suppliers.
- Determine pick-up timing aligned with customer demand.
- Coordinate and request parts pick-up and confirm logistics schedules.
- Monitor shipment status in coordination with logistics providers.
- Validate receipt quantities against purchase orders.
- Manage discrepancies (packaging damage, quantity shortages, quality issues) and drive cross-functional claim processes.
- Manage supplier payments and invoice verification.
- Analyze retroactive cost impacts and negotiate settlements with suppliers.
Local Procurement (LP) Operations
- Monitor and ensure transmission of schedule line-based orders.
- Establish regular supplier pick-up schedules and optimize logistics flow.
- Determine weekly pick-up quantities and timing.
- Coordinate transportation requests and monitor delivery status.
- Validate inbound quantities versus purchase orders.
- Resolve issues related to packaging, shortages, and quality through cross-functional coordination.
- Manage supplier payments and settlement processes.
- Analyze retroactive price changes and negotiate with suppliers.
Customs & Trade Compliance
- Select and manage customs brokers and ensure service performance.
- Manage HTS classification for all parts and ensure accurate customs declarations.
- Provide necessary documentation and data for import/export clearance.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. customs regulations, trade laws, and import/export requirements.
- Monitor and manage duty payments, tariff impacts, and compliance risks.
- Identify opportunities for duty optimization (e.g., duty drawback, FTA, special trade programs).
Performance & Cost Management
- Analyze purchasing performance by supplier (cost, delivery, quality metrics).
- Monitor and analyze customs duty payments and overall import costs.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement and international logistics.
- Lead initiatives for price reduction, cost avoidance, and process optimization.
Risk Management & Supplier Governance
- Identify and mitigate supply risks, including supplier capacity, delays, and disruptions.
- Lead supplier escalation and recovery actions to prevent production impact.
- Evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
- Support supplier audits and compliance with contractual and operational requirements.
Supply Management
- Monitor material surplus and shortages against OEM’s demand.
- Manage material supply for mass production, CKD, pilot builds, and engineering change (EO) parts.
- Define and manage optimal inventory coverage (days of inventory).
Inventory Control & Warehouse Operations
- Establish warehouse zoning and storage space allocation based on material type and flow within the plant.
- Control inbound, production issuance, and real-time inventory status to ensure material availability and accuracy.
- Analyze root causes of backlog occurrences and implement corrective actions.
- Manage outbound processes for non-conforming materials and inter-account transfers.
- Validate inventory transactions and accuracy through periodic physical inventory audits.
- Develop and improve part identification systems and manage material racks (design, fabrication, and optimization).
- Ensure FIFO (First-In, First-Out) compliance based on goods receipt date.
- Establish action plans for slow-moving and obsolete inventory disposition.
- Ensure compliance with 3S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine) and 5S workplace organization standards.
- Maintain high inventory accuracy by conducting regular cycle counts and monitoring high-rack inventory alignment status.
Logistics Operation
- Define and manage packaging specifications by part number and supplier, including container type and quantity standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and condition standards of returnable containers and packaging systems.
- Establish and optimize logistics flow from receiving to line side feeding.
- Define and calculate storage areas and space requirements for each material category within the plant based on delivery volume, flow, and handling characteristics.
- Conduct sanitation and condition audits of transportation vehicles to ensure compliance with material handling standards.
- Ensure proper storage of inbound materials in designated locations based on material characteristics and handling requirements.
- Design, fabricate, and continuously improve material racks to enhance storage efficiency and operational productivity.
- Identify logistics operational issues and develop corrective and preventive action plans across the entire material flow.
- Monitor and manage intra-plant container movements (supplier-owned vs. in-plant containers) by time zone or shift to ensure flow stability.
- Track and manage empty container return status to suppliers to maintain container circulation efficiency.
- Identify, monitor, and resolve abnormalities within the logistics flow, ensuring minimal disruption to production.
- Manage return status of shared containers with suppliers and ensure proper utilization.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared container yard to meet operational and quality standards.
- Lead transportation vendor RFQ/RFP processes, including bidding, evaluation, and selection.
- Manage freight cost settlement and payment processes with logistics service providers.
- Analyze logistics cost performance and develop cost optimization and improvement initiatives.
- Establish, review, and periodically update logistics master data and operational standards.
AUTHORITY & SCOPE
Responsible for supervising and managing a team of production planning, material control, and system personnel. Provide leadership in workload allocation, performance management, and employee development. Drive cross-functional coordination across production, logistics, quality, and engineering functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes