Operational Buyer and Planner

The joy of being responsible for something important

Every role contributes to the right everyday function of Marel. We are looking for Operational Buyer and Planner based in our factory at Kunshan, China. In this role, you will manage the timely availability of parts and machines within the agreed service levels, taking into account optimal costs (Total costs of ownership principle) management. Responsible for managing the availability according to realistic planning and take into account the available capacity and customer requirements.

Who We Are
Marel is the leading global provider of advanced processing systems and services to the poultry, meat and fish industries. In partnership with the most forward-thinking food processors in the world, Marel is transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Our team comprises more than 7.500 employees worldwide, offices and subsidiaries in 32 countries across six continents.

Main Tasks

Planning and execution

• Implements processes and tools that focus on early identification and resolution of exceptions / shortages
• Identifies component supply risk and proposes / implements corrective actions to secure component sup-ply (shortage management)
• Evaluates component demand against capacities resolving exceptions to ensure component supply;
• Manages rejects and returns process according the correct priorities
• Monitor Supply Chain KPIâs (use PDCA method)
• Responsible for Master Data management
• Streamlines logistics/warehousing activities to minimize all relevant operational cost and communicates in case of exceptions

Organizing

• Sets the right balance between short term and long term planning
• Balances between deadlines & details, speed & completeness, and focuses on items with greatest impact
• Incorporates product life cycle into component plans to ensure availability and minimize obsolescence (phase in / phase out management)
• Upon request analyzes, identifies and propose actions regarding Inventory strategies and stock levels
• Work together with Supply Chain Engineer on inventory levels and execution of inventory strategies

Supplier management

• Monitors partnership with supplier while holding supplier fully accountable for supply performance
• Monitors key supplier performance indicators: delivery reliability, supplier lead time and obsolescence
• Identifies, defines and executes supplier improvement initiatives to increase supply agility and reliability
• Proposes and validates logistics agreements with suppliers

Continuous Improvements

• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Proposes continuous improvements, taking into account own workspace, department processes, Marel processes and supplier processes

Planning tool and techniques

• Uses available Supply Chain tools / ERP systems and interprets / analyses data to review component plan inputs and constraints
• Enables smart system planning by using / setting up master data (lead times, MRP types, MOQ, etc.)
• Uses tools to evaluate and improve supplier performance

Skills and Abilities

• Working with people: Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members, shows em-pathy, listens to others, builds team spirit and reconciles conflict, adapts to the team and fits in well
• Adhering to principle and values: upholds ethics and values, demonstrates integrity.
• Relating and networking: easily establishes good relationships with customers and staff, relates well to people at all levels, builds wide and effective networks of contacts
• Analyzing: Analyses numerical data and all other sources of information, to break them into component parts, patterns and relationships, probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem, Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis, Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system
• Creating and innovating, produces new ideas, approaches and insights, produces a range of solutions to problems, creates innovative products or designs
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations, focuses on customer needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and quantity, monitors and maintains quality and productivity, works in a sys-tematic, methodical and orderly way
• Adapting and Responding to Change: tolerates ambiguity, accepts new ideas and change initiatives

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

• College Diploma, with mechanical manufacturing or engineering background
• Experience in Supply Chain processes (Planning, Inventory Control)
• Knowledge of ERP, engineering, and reporting systems;
• Experience with MS office
• Reading technical drawings (PLM)
• Languages: Local language and English
• Experience with and comfort working in a multi-cultural, multi-discipline organization is an advantage

Commitment to Global Safety

As a Marel employee you are expected to respect internal rules and actively contribute to the delivery of the corporate Safety policy and guidance to ensure Marel is a safe place to work.

Marel Vision and Values

In partnership with our customers we are transforming the way food is processed. Our vision is of a world where quality food is produced sustainably and affordably. Marelâs core values are: Unity, Innovation and Excellence.

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