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JOB SUMMARY

Materials SME I is responsible of driving standard work and continuous improvement in the processes systems and material functional talent development. This role is required to be the technical expert of processes systems in one or multiple materials areas (Planning Purchasing Inventory Control and etc) as well as a qualified project leader capable of working with the operations team to put the improvement in place to provide best in class service level target profitability and differentiated capabilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standard Materials (Planning Purchasing and Inventory Control etc) processes
Lead as Site Subject Matter Expert in one or multiple standardized Materials systems and applications
Coach mentor and provide training to the materials team and create a learning environment
Monitor key Materials metrics for assigned customer(s) and sites
Support and/or maintain all lower level materials team essential duties and responsibilities
Perform regular internal audit to make sure the materials operations under control
Drive the standardization simplification and optimization with continuous improvement cycle in the materials processes and systems
Communicate consult and inform site best practices with supporting data to Regional and Global materials teams
Materials Improvement Project Leader of medium level complexity and cross functional in the site
o Diagnose and identify process and system gap vs best in class operations by applying expertise in certain areas
o Collaborate with stakeholders to define project framework and tangible goal
o Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize the improvement projects to be done to improve existing business
process/system
o Map as is process with proper granularity and brain storm with stakeholders and system solution team of desired future process
o Lead the project team of business requirement documentation submission
o Define and recognize project Key Performance Indicators and manage the work within scope quality time and cost constraints
o Collaborate with stakeholders and IT solution team to define test plan with well evaluated business scenarios in relevant functional areas
o Conduct project risk assessment and put appropriate mitigation in place together with project team
o Actively manage all level of stakeholders through appropriate communication plan and perform timely escalation to the next level of management when necessary
o Forecast project budget and staff needs
o Actively track project progress and provide timely update
o Accountable for overall project success including cost schedule quality and scope management
o Project buyoff criteria identification
o Work with project team to develop training plan training material and deliver necessary training sessions to ensure end users awareness and prepared for the change.
o Coordination of other validation activities required by the project
Support the Lean organization by developing a solid process foundation and data integrity in order to support process improvement through the organization
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Regional SME Manager or Regional Functional Manager in area of support (e.g. Materials Manager Planning Manager Purchasing Manager Inventory Control Manager etc)
Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g. hiring/termination and/or pay decisions performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Key Requirements:
o Understand Materials standard procedures systems and work methodologies
o Understanding and application of broad range of materials relevant systems and technology
o Understanding of JOS Quality Systems applied to internal manufacturing processes and how it is connected to materials processes and systems
o Understanding of Jabils global strategies and direction
o Proven record of accomplishment of successful change management accomplishments implementing and management continuous improvements and cost reduction programs
Strong communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and able to do conflict management
Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabils software packages
Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety standards & requirements
Proficiency in use of personal computers Microsoft Office products Microsoft Visio Microsoft Project skills required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 8 years of working experience in any Materials field
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Certification in Materials Operation Supply Chain are preferred such as APCIS Certification etc.
PMP Certification Preferred
Or an equivalent combination of education training or experience

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