Category: Bromma Facility: Logistics Location: Perak Darul Ridzuan, MY Custom Field 1: -- Executive - Material Planning BROMMA has been the leading manufacturer of crane spreaders ever since its formation in the 1960s. Today we have, by far, the highest market share of the world’s spreader suppliers. In fact, our market share is higher than all our competitors’ combined. Today, we manufacture close to 2,000 spreaders of all types every year and our spreaders are currently in use in 99 of the top-100 ports world- wide. BROMMA sales and service network has a wide-reaching footprint. We are present with own sales offices on all continents, and with an extensive network of agents, we are able to support customers in every country in the world. More information about BROMMA can be found onwww.bromma.com Purpose of the position Plan and purchase relevant materials associated with specific spreader models to ensure sufficient supply of materials are present to accommodate production demands directed towards specific spreader manufacturing projects. Responsible for ensuring the timely procurement of materials, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers to meet production and operational requirements. This role involves analyzing demand, planning materials, negotiating with suppliers, and improving procurement processes. Main tasks and responsibilities Material Planning: + Develop and execute material requirements plans based on production schedules and forecasts. + Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstock situations. + Plan materials by considering factors such as lead time, consumption history, and essential requirements. + Update the monthly shortages file by project to ensure all material shortages are addressed for each specific project. Purchasing Activities: + Issue purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of materials. + Closely monitor overdue orders to ensure timely delivery of issued purchase orders. + Monitor & evaluate the supplier’s delivery accuracy performance to ensure accurate goods arrival to meet scheduled production activities. + To effectively track material demands in the system and ensure timely order placement for on-time material arrival, facilitating scheduled production activities (conversion of Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders in SAP). + To troubleshoot discrepancies between Purchase Orders and Invoices in ThinClient software, including price, quantity, handling, packing, and freight costs. Inventory Management: + Maintain optimal safety stock levels for high-demand & active materials. + Track inventory levels and implement strategies to minimize excess stock. + Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure proper storage and handling of materials. Cross-Functional Collaboration: + Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth operations. + Communicate material availability and risks to stakeholders. + Support new product launches by ensuring the availability of required materials. Process Improvement: + Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency. What you’ll need to succeed Education: + Degree of Logistic, Supply Chain Management or any related field. Experience: + Experience in material planning with min. 2 years. Skills: + Detail oriented and persistent. + Sound judgement and decision making skills. + Effective time management skills. + Effective communication, negotiation and problem solving skills. + Strong analytical skills. + Integrity and reliability. + Organisational and leadership abilities. Competencies: + Proficient in SAP system. + Proficient in MS Office / Google Sheets + To be acquainted with Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Delivery Orders & Invoices. + Proficient in ThinClient software. You will be part of We offer you an opportunity to put your skills and experience into work and make an impact in our global organisation and the spreaders industry. You will work together with great colleagues from various backgrounds inspired by shared, ambitious goals. We value collaboration in our open and inclusive culture. With us, you will have the opportunity to develop yourself professionally. Join us to make a difference - and have fun while doing it. Interested to join? If you are excited about this opportunity, click Apply and submit your application and CV. Bromma is part of Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki:KALMAR). Kalmar offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion. www.kalmarglobal.com