• Collaborate directly with R&D, Project Management, Operations, Manufacturing, and other internal cross-functional teams to develop and release new products for aggressively scheduled programmes in accordance with NPI procedures.
• Participate in internal design reviews for new products and act as the primary owner for Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and test feedback.
• Assist in the definition, development, and implementation of manufacturing test plans for newly released products.
• Validate first-article production units (e.g., golden samples) and factory build processes.
• Communicate effectively with management, internal teams, and global manufacturing sites regarding new project progress and issue resolution.
• Provide clear direction to global manufacturing sites on specific requirements for new products.
• Support internal engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) reviews and Agile BOM implementation activities.
• Coordinate engineering change activities, including ECRs, ECNs, and VECNs.
• Manage the planning, creation, and distribution of new assembly and test instructions.
• Understand and comply with company policies, procedures, laws, and regulations relating to occupational health, safety, and the environment (HSE).
• Support the strategic objectives and targets deployed by the organisation and senior management to achieve intended outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Own and manage indirect spend portfolio covering engineering works, construction, capex, MRO, and general services across Thailand and Cambodia operations
2. Analyze category spend data using ABC analysis, TCO, and supplier risk frameworks — identify patterns and initiate cost reduction or process improvement projects
3. Develop and maintain category strategy with defined savings targets, supplier consolidation plans, and risk mitigation actions
4. Lead end-to-end sourcing process: RFQ preparation, market survey, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
5. Collaborate with engineering and facility teams to develop TOR and technical specifications, including cases where internal users require support in defining scope
6. Monitor PR → RFQ → PO workflow in SAP; ensure accuracy, auditability, and compliance with internal controls
6. Monitor contractor and supplier performance, track delivery milestones, and manage claims for damaged goods within guarantee periods
7. Handle import/export formalities for cross-border purchases; liaise with customs brokers as required
8. Report procurement status, savings progress, and risk updates directly to Indirect Procurement Manager
・Manage daily production operations to achieve production targets and KPIs
・Ensure compliance with safety standards and Japanese corporate policies
・Control production cost and improve operational efficiency
・Lead and supervise production supervisors and line leaders
・Strengthen discipline and workplace organization (5S)
・Drive Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives
・Analyze production data and implement corrective and preventive actions
・Report production performance regularly to Japanese management
・Coordinate closely with Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams
・Support manpower planning, training, and development of local staff
・Manage production planning adjustments in response to customer demand changes
・Maintaining ISO9001,ISO14 001 and ISO45001