Viktor Aw

Experience

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  NewBillion Industries (M) Sdn Bhd

  Jul 2007 - Nov 2009

  Marketing Executive

  i. Receive new Request for Quotation (RFQ) from customers - in this role, my responsibilities include analyzing new drawings from customers, sourcing for uncommon materials, generate and provide quotation (includes both single inquiries and projects), and follow-up with customers on the inquiries. ii. Once the quotation is reviewed and confirmed from customers, I need to follow-up closely with my team members starting from technical discussion for “Defect for Manufacturing” (DFM) analysis, issuing Confirmed New Part Information Sheets, tooling fabrication, sample parts & First Article Report submission, project test run and mass production.iii. I am also required to follow-up closely on the Purchase Orders from customers to make sure the deliveries are fulfilled. In some cases when the orders from customers are urgent, I need to hand carry the parts to support customer’s production.iv. When it comes to quality issues, customer complaints will be channeled to me and it is my responsibility to work with my team to ensure that the issue is handled properly.v. Engineering Change Notice (ECN). Upon receipt of ECN from customers, I am responsible to work with my team to review on the changes required. From the drawing and data sheet provided, we will determine whether there is any additional tooling, modification and cost related to the changes. After submission and agreement from customer, we will execute on the changes. Show less

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  Flextronics Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd

  Dec 2009 - May 2015

  Sr. Customer Supply Chain Management

  i. Receipt of New Models. When receiving new models, I need to set up "unique" components from the BOM into the system. Once done, I need to send RFQ to the Quotation Specialist to get quotes from suppliers & then to be uploaded into the system. Besides, I also need to sort out for "unique" components & need to "block" the parts to prevent PO is loaded automatically to supplier.ii. Perform Risk-Buy. Risk-buy is a process to justify unique parts that need to load PO per lead time. I will compile a risk-buy report & send to customer for approval. Once approved, PO is generated to supplier.iii. Material Shortage Report/Review. Shortage report will show the material readiness. Conference call is a weekly meeting with customer to review on the material readiness & other related issues.iv. Costed BOM (CBOM). CBOM is a report which generating the whole cost for a model. The cost is needed for the quotation specialist to create quote to customer for every NPI build. It's challenging to generate CBOM as it need accuracy considering some premium purchase components.v. 4M meeting. 4M meeting is a meeting to meet up with the whole NPI team members to discuss on the build readiness. I need to report on the material readiness & other special information to fulfill customer's build requirement.vi. Following up NPI builds. During builds in production, I need to standby to face any material shortage. Cases like material attrition in production need immediate support. Hence, I need to work with buyer to search for materials support which includes inter-company support, supplier support or distributor/broker search.vii. Excess & Obsolete (E&O) claim. This is a claim for components with no demand and parts with "disqualified" or "cancelled" status which cannot be used anymore. I need to generate a report & send to customer for claim. Show less

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  Western Digital

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2023

  i. New Project Introduction. When there's new models assignment given, I work on the BOM to list out "unique" components. I work with Commodity Managers to get the RFQ.ii. Risk-Buy. Once the RFQ is obtained, I justify the needed QTY & get approval to load PO per lead time. I will compile a risk-buy report & send to my manager(s) for approval. Once approved, I will convey the message to buyer to generate PO to supplier.iii. Weekly Meeting/Review. We have conference calls for every models weekly with the US team (PM & designer). Shortage report is shared to the team to show the material readiness.iv. 4M meeting. Attend 4M meeting to discuss with the entire NPI team members to discuss on the build readiness. I prepare on the material readiness & other special information to fulfill US team's build requirement.v. Second Source builds. In NPI stage, we need to qualify additional AVL sources. I will need to work to secure parts based on the PNs provided by designer. From time to time, I need to publish the material readiness report to my counterpart in US.vi. Sustaining models. I am also assign to manage sustaining models. Once there's build request from production planning, I need to do FK/CTB check to ensure material are ready for the build plan.vii. Weekly "working file". "Working file" is a file for material planners to do FK/CTB commit. I need to generate the file every Monday. viii. Weekly "DSI file". I also need to do the DSI file (Demand & Supply) for PR creation & also PO rescheduling work.ix. Weekly PR (Purchase Requisition). After the DSI is generated, I need to do PR for buyer to expedite PO to suppliers.xi. Excess & Obsolete (E&O) claim. I need to list down the parts that is removed from BOM. Consolidated list will be provided to US team for approval to scrap/resell. Show less i. New Project Introduction. When there's new models assignment given, I work on the BOM to list out "unique" components. I work with Commodity Managers to get the RFQ.ii. Risk-Buy. Once the RFQ is obtained, I justify the needed QTY & get approval to load PO per lead time. I will compile a risk-buy report & send to my manager(s) for approval. Once approved, I will convey the message to buyer to generate PO to supplier.iii. Weekly Meeting/Review. We have conference calls for every models weekly with the US team (PM & designer). Shortage report is shared to the team to show the material readiness.iv. 4M meeting. Attend 4M meeting to discuss with the entire NPI team members to discuss on the build readiness. I prepare on the material readiness & other special information to fulfill US team's build requirement.v. Second Source builds. In NPI stage, we need to qualify additional AVL sources. I will need to work to secure parts based on the PNs provided by designer. From time to time, I need to publish the material readiness report to my counterpart in US.vi. Sustaining models. I am also assign to manage sustaining models. Once there's build request from production planning, I need to do FK/CTB check to ensure material are ready for the build plan.vii. Weekly "working file". "Working file" is a file for material planners to do FK/CTB commit. I need to generate the file every Monday. viii. Weekly "DSI file". I also need to do the DSI file (Demand & Supply) for PR creation & also PO rescheduling work.ix. Weekly PR (Purchase Requisition). After the DSI is generated, I need to do PR for buyer to expedite PO to suppliers.xi. Excess & Obsolete (E&O) claim. I need to list down the parts that is removed from BOM. Consolidated list will be provided to US team for approval to scrap/resell. Show less

  • Material Planner 4

    Jul 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Material Planner 3

    Jun 2015 - Feb 2021
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  Micron Technology

  Feb 2021 - now

  As Integrated Circuit (IC) Category Supplier Manager, I am responsible for the primary category point of contact for Semiconductor or IC supplier's interactions, performance management, negotiations and Group KPI.As this is a changed from my previous Tactical role, I started this path with learning to understand in semiconductor processes, start from wafer to assembly & test. Atop, I exposed myself to understand on industry events that impacting semiconductor supply and business savvy of semiconductor industry.In this role, I partner with internal stakeholders to build comprehensive view of supplier performance for continued sourcing success.I also leading the development and implementation of category strategies and projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, supply base optimization, and contract negotiation.This is accomplished through building and maintaining strategic supplier relationships to meet needs according to category strategies. In this role, I’m engaging in supplier benchmarking analysis to formulate and lead and execute strategies to optimize cost, supply, and quality.Additional responsibilities include negotiating terms, conditions and pricing to leverage spend, leading and participating in department projects, serving as a primary contact for industry and supplier information, and acting as a mentor for other members within the Procurement organization. I also work on managing suppliers responsible for outsourcing of component Assembly and Test.Responsibilities and task to lead:-1) Manage Supplier Relationship Globally2) Drive Negotiations with Suppliers for Sustaining Purchases3) Ensure Supplier Performance Management4) Build and Execute Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Plan for Assigned Categories5) Lead and Manage Procurement Category Teams6) Interface with Customers, Procurement Business Partners, and Suppliers on Category Strategies7) Collaborate with Stakeholders to Deliver Strategic Solutions Show less 1) Lead and/or participate in dual materials sourcing activities including qualification of new sources2) Responsible in implementation and use of qualified alternate materials across the network3) Responsible in monitoring the business and supply allocation by suppliers across the network that meets cost and risk goals4) Partner with procurement functional teams and other internal stakeholders to define and drive materials sourcing strategy5) Ensure sufficient materials supply and capacity availability to meet the current and future demand including buffer inventory6) Analyze and review status of materials liabilities and take actions to minimize financial impact7) Point of contact to coordinate unplanned materials supply crisis events such as factory shut down, raw materials shortage, etc8) Create and foster a collaborative environment with suppliers to generate optimum value to the Micron network9) Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement10) Involve in materials escalation meeting;- Understand the shortages RC and derive strategic resolution plan- Drive subcons’s Commodity & Buyer to resolve martials escalation issue - Escalate to Micron CSM in timely basis to get next level attention- 1st level assessment of PPV needs11) Monthly Materials Program Review;- What’s the latest market risk and threat to Micron- What are the mitigation plan - Previous month AR closure12) NPI & HVM;- BOM Scrub or analysis for BRR & saving opportunity - Work closely with CMs & SIG to ensure NPI schedule is met Show less

  • Sr. Category Supplier Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Sr. Material Operation Manager

    Feb 2021 - Mar 2022