Materials Program Manager

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world ! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Materials Program Mgr I to join us in Singapore! Job Summary: The Materials Program Manager will work with various functions and departments to drive material flow and ensure visibility of current & future material issues. It will be the core member to supporting materials strategy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Work with Planner to ensure visibility of current & future material issues • Work with Production Managers to understand Critical Production schedules • Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure. • Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Assists in developing supplier and commodity road maps to engineering. • Material risk BOM analysis at project level : • • Design and collaboration with SCM on the inventory programs: VOI, JIT, discrete orders, etc. – driving lead-time reduction • Recommend risk buy or consignment (This relates to impact inventory liability, inventory turns, cash flow relief, etc. – due to upsides, downside, slow down of businesses more effectively) • Burst demand request by customers – assess entire BOM materials lead-times, chronic suppliers, customer managed allocations , etc., then present from materials perspective how to support burst demand plan to support operations • Work closely with Supply Chain Program managers for localization or regionalization of OEM & BTP parts • Work with SCM on long term supply chain mitigation plan via localization or alternate sourcing to ease the supply chain for the Program/Tool. • Leads internal tiger team that may include different functions and departments to drive supplier long-term issues and improve supplier performance. • Provides inputs to engineering and SCM in supplier selection and assessment. • Analyze system need dates, supplier commitments and current production status to identify critical material issues • Lead clear to build (CTB) for pre-production build phases driving Global Shared Service team (GSS) with the directions and action plans. • Report respective programs CTB updates in Regional meeting. • Propose optimized supply planning to ensure on-time build schedule. Drive closure of materials issues • Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives & proactively manage mitigation plans • Track KPI’s and generate Reports, Metrics & Presentations • Support customer report (Materials Health Report, Customer OOR, Executive Reports) and Ad-hoc requirements. • Consistently work on Demand & Supply to proactively identify gaps and work with planner buyers and Strategic procurement to eliminate the gaps • Work with Engineering & Program Management to develop roadmaps for the phase-out of obsolete parts and phase-in of new product materials directed by customer. • Be the focal point of communication with customer for the assigned project on materials related issue and attend customer meeting. • Be the next escalation point after the category lead. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Strong purchasing knowledge including processes, tool, practices. • Good data analysis capability to identify issue, develop solutions and implementation • Good interpersonal and communication skills • Strong understanding of the “Clear To Build” report • Strong knowledge of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) system functionality. Educational/Certification Requirement: • Diploma / Degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent Experience Requirement: • Knowledge of MRP system will be advantageous • Minimum 6 – 8 years’ experience in manufacturing industry • Prior experience in leading a team preferred • Able to work in a fast paced environment