We're JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and **we believe in freedom**.We think that the possibilities are limitless when you're free to choose. We've spent the last 20 years innovating and creating new and better products for our **consumers to choose from**. It's how we've grown to be present in 130 countries, and how we've grown from 40 to 4,000+ employees in the Philippines since 2009.But our business isn't just business, **our business is our people**. Their talent. Their potential. We believe that when they're free to be themselves, to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It's why **87 of employees feel happy working at JTI**, and why we've been recognized as **INVESTORS IN PEOPLE** in the Philippines.So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, **feel free to JoinTheIdea**.**JTI Global Business Services:Materials Planning and Purchasing Associate**We're JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you're free to choose. In fact, we've spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It's how we've grown to be present in 130 countries.But our business isn't just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they're free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.That's why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It's why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. And why we've been awarded Global Top Employer status, six years running.So when you're ready to choose a career you'll love, in a company you'll love, feel free to JoinTheIdea.**What will you do?**:Execute and coordinate NTM and Leaf components:short, mid and long term material requirements planning based on market requirements, specs, NPD plans, inventory targets, sourcing and lead times, optimum lot size and transport unit load factors, materials shelf life etc.:Continuously analyze and optimize materials requirements and inventory turnover. Ensure minimum materials write:offs.:Perform activities related to timely purchasing of Raw materials:cutting of Raw Material Purchase Orders, timely order confirmations, purchase order expediting and timely delivery monitoring, complaint handling (Material Defect process):Close cooperation with Production Planning team, R and D, Global Procurement, BSC, Finance, Quality, Logistics, Customer Service, Production and other functions as applicable to resolve required issues and ensure efficient and uninterrupted procurement, purchasing and payment processes.:Ensure shipping documents are correct and provided to logistics team for customs clearing.:Support all Global and Local NTM projects and tests, their implementation, and coordination of such projects in the factory.:Support respective factory functions in achieving raw materials inventory targets and bringing inventories down by seeking opportunities with suppliers.:Ensure all defective raw materials are addressed to suppliers in a timely manner, and the corrective and preventative actions are taken.:Organize suppliers technical visits when required to support production and ensure timely recording and completion of the Defective NTM procedure.:Maintain SAP APO factory database and ensure data accuracy. Responsible for APO monthly performance overview.:Ensure full compliance with JTI Code of Conduct, EHS procedures, labor law, corporate guidelines, internal regulations and work performance instructions, ISO requirements, 5S3R principles.:Comply with EHS procedures, labor law, corporate guidance, internal regulations and work performance instructions.:Understand health and safety aspects of work and learn about potential hazards, know and maintain required contro
