Material Planning and Logistic Manager

- Set up plans and implement strategies for the Material Planning & Logistics Department based on business long-term targets and objectives.- Deploy policy targets and ensure implementation in the Materials Planning & Logistics Department in coordination with the Plant Manager.- Link the annual appraisal of Materials Manager to policy deployment performance and achievements.- Provide proactive support for QAD improvement activities.- Prepare the annual budget, revise quarterly, and track actual achievements against budget or targets.- Plan and manage resources for the Materials Planning & Logistics Department.- Present monthly management reports and support Autoliv global initiatives.- Mentor and coach middle management levels.- Allocate resources for key activities such as APDS project activities and Q5 meetings.- Identify and implement continuous improvement projects to eliminate waste (MUDA).- Lead ALV APS activities and drive 5S implementation in all responsible areas.- Manage Production Planner to perform production planning and support lean manufacturing techniques.- Initiate production leveling to meet line variety, utilization, and on-time delivery.- Review production contracts to align line capacity with customer demand.- Manage local and overseas suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.- Control and reduce airfreight costs for incoming and outgoing goods.- Manage inventory to meet turns and obsolescence targets.- Manage warehouse team, obsolescence inventory, and disposal processes.- Conduct half-yearly and annual stock take activities and cycle count analysis.- Ensure inventory accuracy and implement action plans for improvement.- Manage material supply from storage to supermarket and warehouse equipment maintenance.- Initiate and implement BOI requirements and procedures, streamline activities, and ensure compliance.- Manage the customer service team, sales forecast, SOP, EOP timing, and system support.- Improve system support for EDI and ASn with customers and achieve Customer OTP targets.- Address key challenges such as stabilization of on-time delivery, discipline culture implementation, and continuous improvement.- Maintain key relationships with internal departments and external vendors/suppliers, customers, BOI, marketing, purchasing, finance, and HR.- Meet key selection criteria including education in Business/Supply chain management/Engineering, 10 years of Materials Management experience, ERP systems knowledge, APQP experience, automotive business knowledge, communication skills, and leadership.- Demonstrate ALV Competencies: Take Ownership, Add Value, Collaborate, Make it Easy, Be Curious.- Possess specific knowledge in Freight Management, BOI, Logistics Cost Management, Materials Planning, Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Warehouse Management, Customs Clearance, ERP, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Planning, Organizing, and Time Management.