Pei Pei Lim

Translates manufacturing, market dynamics, and business requirements into actionable strategies and tactics as they relate to Bills of Materials (BOM), Risk Assessment (RA) / mitigation, inventory health / optimization, streamlined / reliable Supply Chain, and the Total Cost ownership (TCO) to Business.

Coordinates and monitors the acquisition of materials in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs / projects and ramp readiness for seamless transition to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM).

Collaborates closely with suppliers to execute contractual requirements and discuss performance, cost opportunities, and future operational strategies.

Works closely in collaboration with cross functional staff across Project / Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, including Commodity Professionals / Purchasing and Manufacturing teams, to define Customer Demand (Tester Manufacturing) and early Raw Materials requirements, influence Supplier and Component Selections, and drive Planning and Procurement activities at both product and cross product platform levels.

Ensure that Bills of Materials (BOM) integrity, materials Availability, Cost, and Quality goals are set and successfully achieved.

Provides assessments / status to stakeholders at multiple levels, establishes Contingency Plan and gap closure plans and closely monitors program Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Analyzes data to develop and design solutions for complex processes. Participate in the Development and Improvement of systems (SAP, B2B, E2OPEN & IAO) and tools (Power BI) to drive efficiencies across the organization.

Works with cross organizational teams to drive forward looking Supply Chain solutions. Manages suppliers (outsourced ODMs) to achieve On Time Delivery and Cycle Time Performance, resolution of material escalations, Bills of Materials (BOM) cost benchmarking / optimization, Engineering Change Order (ECO) change closure and implementation, New Site Start-up, and liability settlements (E&O).

Ensures tight linkages to each Business Unit's (Tester Manufacturing) production requirements to enable output maximization while balancing cost and inventory control.

Provide Leadership & guidance to improve Retained PPV (Material Margin) and Supply Chain related issues for Sanmina Plants in SAP region (South Asia Pacific).

KPI target setting & Performance metric reviews on Standard Cost with CSCM and Program Management towards STD cost adjustment in order to Mitigate Unfavorable PPV also make sure for on-time claim recovery from Customers. Regular calls with respective Plants owners to review on the KPI related activities.

Involve in Material crisis and sourcing of critical shortages component from reliable sources (Preferred Supplier List) with minimal impact on Unfavorable PPV/ material margin.

Support corporate initiatives (Incentive/ rebate schemes; inventory management, etc).

Work closely and aligned to the Global Supply Chain Organization (GSCO); connect GSCO and Plant levels towards the same directions and Best Practices.

Identify Cost Savings opportunities and work with Plant Purchasing team to grab and improve Material Margin/ PPV.

Addressing TCO (Total Cost Ownership) and Supply Chain flexibility to meet both Sanmina & customers’ requirements.

Responsible for Component Level Price Management. Interface with Customer for Component Quotation, Sourcing Requirements and other Supply Chain Solutions.

Main coordinator for Penang site Quarterly Price Review with internal Commodity or Quotation Team. Resolves suppliers’ contractual disputes & serve as liaison between internal & suppliers where higher level involvement is deemed necessary.

Involved in Supplier Management (Sourcing and Negotiation & Quarterly Scorecard Review) towards continuous improvements & development.

People management skills – coach and guide 4 subordinates of Commodity Analysts.

Work closely and aligned to the Global Supply Chain organization directions & solutions.

Liaise with Regional Supply Chain for performance benchmarking and best practices.

Also involve in training supply chain & commodity analysts in term of cost review skills & Commodity knowledge.

Major accomplishment includes:

· Develop APL (Approved Pricing List) to make sure different BUs charging the same component price.

· PPV Review – identify HIP (High Impacts Parts) and Submit for ECR (Emergency Cost Review).

· Maintain documents on Compliance with Customer’s policies & procedures on material management. Actively participate in Yearly & Quarterly Customer Audit - CTO (Critical to Operation).

· Initiate MOQ Review Exercise – request for step pricing quote for different MOQs. Consolidate purchase at higher MOQ for increased demand parts to enjoy cost savings.

· Assist in the Inventory Management – identify parts for lower MOQ quote to minimize E&O. Negotiate and maximize for standard parts to avoid from liability and cancellation charges.

· Involve in freight cost optimization – identify parts for switching from air shipment to CBT (Cross Border Trucking).

· Drive for company Vertical Integration efforts. VI Partner (VIP) award recognition from CEO & VP –Year 2015.

· Nominated and participated in Material Workshop - Mexico (Year 2016) & Penang (Year 2015) with Global Supply Chain teams as well multiple sites Supply Chain key players.

As the Customer liaison for Supply Chain related inquires. Representing material organization for the assigned Business Units (cover PCBA & Direct Fulfillment).

· Mass Production - Material critical shortages weekly review with Customer. Expediting proposal (eg quick turn, air freight, distribution channels or broker purchases, alternate parts, etc...). Costed BOM roll up with approved pricing – quarterly basis or EC (Engineering Change) cut in.

· NPI / NPS - Material focal point for New Product Introduction or New Product Set-up (transfer from other sites). Ensure BOM set up in system. Analyze Unique/ Common parts. RFQ on unique parts.

· Alternate sourcing as needed. Conduct FASR meeting for First Article on sample of new parts. Localization proposal and approval from Customer to add to AML (Approved Manufacturer List).

· Bidding - Submit budgetary quote to Business Development team. Review if any opportunities to implement corporate sourcing strategy for greater penetration on PCB & Mechanical parts. Drive for localization opportunities for competitive pricing. Leverage other sites’ Benchmark Pricing.