PLANNING & PROCUREMENT ASSOCIATE

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Application Deadline: Until Filled

Location: Tainan Taiwan

Professional Area: Planning

Contract Type: Permanent

Professional Level: Experienced

Work Group Level: WG4

Reporting to: Lucy Cheng, Planning Manager

TA POC: Awen Neo, Talent Attraction Specialist

Planning & Procurement Associate

Responsible for planning production and material requirements to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and product availability. Supports short-, mid-, and long-term planning activities while coordinating with internal teams and suppliers to maintain optimal inventory and production performance.

As a Planning & Procurement Associate, you will be responsible for:

• Prepare daily and mid-term production schedules and maintain accurate planning data and production reports.
• Develop long-term capacity plans and perform capacity analysis to support business and procurement strategies.
• Plan material requirements based on production demand, procurement policies, and inventory targets.
• Raise purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material deliveries within agreed lead times.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) projects by planning material requirements and monitoring material phase-in and phase-out activities.
• Identify and communicate potential material constraints that may impact product launch timelines or lead to excess inventory and write-offs.
• Perform other planning-related tasks and projects as assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of experience in production planning, material planning, procurement, or a related field.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP and SAP APO is an advantage.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

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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