Materials Planning & Purchasing Associate

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Reporting to: Materials Planning and Purchasing Specialist

Duty Post: Malvar, Batangas

Materials Planning and Purchasing Associate

Fulfill and coordinate all Planning and Purchasing activities connected with materials planning (NTM - non tobacco materials, Leaf components). Perform and optimize short and long term activities for Materials Requirements Planning (MRP): forecast to Suppliers, purchase orders placement, prices maintenance, monitoring of safety stocks and shelf life, material master maintenance. Take care of the efficient NTM and Leaf components stocks at the factory warehouse.

What will you do:

• Execute material planning and purchasing, including PO management, supplier coordination, and SAP data maintenance.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, R&D, Procurement, Logistics, etc.) to ensure timely and efficient material flow.

• Support NTM projects, inventory reduction initiatives (e.g., VMI, kanban), and supplier performance improvements.

• Handle defective material processes and ensure timely resolution and supplier corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate APO planning data and support monthly performance reviews.

• Ensure compliance with EHS, labor laws, company policies, and ISO standards.

• Continuously improve planning and procurement processes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Follow all safety procedures, report hazards, and actively promote a safe work environment.

What we look for:

• BS Industrial Engineer graduate or similar 

• At least 2 years of planning and/or procurement function in FMCG/Pharmaceutical/Manufacturing/Semiconductor

• Knowledge in SAP R3 P2P module is a must

• Competent on MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word)

• Nice to have a Power BI experience, but not required
   

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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