Total 5 job vacancies by Future Electronics Inc. (distribution) Pte Ltd

Position Overview

The BI Analyst – AI and Machine Learning will play a crucial part in automating and optimizing our processes to enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and drive innovation in our operations. Reporting to the BI Development Manager, the BI Analyst is responsible for the design, development, testing, debugging and documentation of AI solutions. The incumbent ought to have a strong technical background and an aptitude for incorporating business domain knowledge into their work. He/she interacts frequently with business stakeholders and communicates technical information in easy to understand terms to team members, internal stakeholders and the management team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning models and algorithms to optimize various processes within the semiconductor distribution operations.
• Design and deploy AI solutions to automate repetitive tasks, improve accuracy, and streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead projects from inception through to completion, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and achievement of project goals.
• Conduct regular assessments and optimizations of deployed AI systems to ensure ongoing performance and reliability.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders on AI and machine learning best practices.
• Stay updated on advancements in AI and machine learning technologies and recommend innovative solutions applicable to our industry.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3 years) in developing and deploying AI solutions, with a focus on machine learning techniques.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, R, or Java, with proficiency in relevant libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and data processing techniques.
• Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and resource management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
• Previous experience in the semiconductor industry or related field is a plus.

Competencies (Skills & Behaviours)

• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Possesses a high regard for quality work and customer support
• Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies and skills
• Desire and aptitude to develop business domain knowledge
• Functions efficiently and with a sense of urgency in fast paced and multitasking environment
• Self-motivated as well as ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

JOB PURPOSE:

Business Intelligence Analyst generate and analyze reports backed by statistical and financial principles to support the management team in formulating their business strategies. The person is also responsible to provide user support for CRM (Customer Relationship Management System) and Marketing Associates Applications.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and generate management reports.
• Automation of mainline reports and document work procedures.
• Maintain database to ensure data accuracy and information integrity.
• Handle statistics and finance related enquiries from various departments.
• Provide user support for CRM & Marketing Associates systems, enforcing best practices and improving user productivity.
• Develop and maintain documentation for systems configuration, application workflow and business rules.
• Work with IT development resources to enhance applications and troubleshoot.
• Work with User Services team on application administering, such as creation & maintenance of workgroups, maintenance of existing users, creation of new users, creation of users synchronization rules and region / branch realignment.
• Support & maintain Marketing SOP and periodical ISO auditing.

JOB CONTENT:

• Develop, Maintain & Modify Reports to suit changing business needs

RECOMMENDED CREDENTIALS:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in IT / Computer Studies / Business Analytics / Applied Economics and Finance or Equivalent.

EXPERIENCES

• Experience in data manipulation and analysis is essential. Ability to automate reports is preferred.
• Exposure working with senior management.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge in MS applications specifically Power BI, Power point, word, excel, access.Proficient in programming - VBA, SQL, DAX.
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot macro programming (VB Application).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, and service-oriented with a high-level of initiative and drive.

JOB PURPOSE

The Product Marketing Manager is responsible for the overall performance of a business unit with regards to sales, margin, inventory, quoting strategies, suppliers, and the ongoing development of the employees.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Set & achieve sales and margin budgets & objectives

• Perform all necessary research and analysis to establish achievable but yet aggressive sales and profit margin goals by class and by supplier.

Business unit quarterly business review

• Review entire business KPI (Key performance indicators) with business unit. Determine actions required to meet objectives. This is an all-encompassing review: sales, inventory, profit margin, in addition to performance to SLA (Service Level Agreement); supplier performance, customer performance, staff development, etc.

Supplier relationship management

• Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers at the appropriate levels. Supplier Champions are assigned for each supplier.

DPP pricing negotiation

• In conjunction with the Global Commodity Manager, negotiate preferential pricing for Future on stocking devices. For focus suppliers, the Director is responsible.

Product knowledge

• Understand the basic technologies for which you are responsible. Top end applications, basic electronic function the product does in a circuit. Understand the market trends of the end application as fluctuations can influence supply and demand.

Market knowledge

• Understand and communicate competitive landscape, product availability, pricing trends.
• Maintain close scrutiny on market conditions (lead-time and lead-time trends) to establish when inventory needs to be increased in anticipation of future market developments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all necessary research and analysis to establish achievable but yet aggressive sales and profit margin goals by class and by supplier.
• Review entire business KPI (Key performance indicators) with business unit. Determine actions required to meet objectives. This is an all-encompassing review: sales, inventory, profit margin, in addition to performance to SLA (Service Level Agreement); supplier performance, customer performance, staff development, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with all suppliers at the appropriate levels. Supplier Champions are assigned for each supplier.
• In conjunction with the Global Commodity Manager, negotiate preferential pricing for Future on stocking devices. For focus suppliers, the Director is responsible.
• Understand the basic technologies for which you are responsible. Top end applications, basic electronic function the product does in a circuit. Understand the market trends of the end application as fluctuations can influence supply and demand.
• Understand and communicate competitive landscape, product availability, pricing trends.
• Maintain close scrutiny on market conditions (lead-time and lead-time trends) to establish when inventory needs to be increased in anticipation of future market developments.
• Based on business unit strategy, review all CBO for assigned branches to identify potential issues and sales and profit margin opportunities.
• Prepare and execute quarterly reviews and ensure that we deliver on our commitments to suppliers by creating realistic objectives and follow through on action items.
• Plan and prepare meeting agenda for communication meetings. Present & discuss relevant information in a timely and effective manner. It should include topics such as Service Level Agreement, sales, profit margin, quoting, training, market conditions.
• Negotiate special returns with suppliers where we require additional flexibility outside of contractual rotation/scrap allowance. In addition, special returns need to be actioned by any individual who is able to use their relationship, developed with the supplier, to gain a favor.
• Identify and maintain parts in inventory where sales and marketing needs to be alerted to tightened availability for appropriate business reasons (market conditions, manufacturing issues, etc).
• Approval of quotes based on a dollar threshold set by business unit.
• As appropriate, visit selected customers in the field, and participate in customer visits at corporate headquarters. Prepare and present appropriate information.
• Expedite existing supplier purchase back orders for stocking and/or specific customer requirements. For those situations where greater effort and relationship is required to achieve satisfactory results.
• Target and sign new franchises.
• Determine initial inventory investment, execute on supplier development plan.
• Perform range reviews to determine top non line items to create and purchase.
• Assign quotes by branch and balance workload across quoting positions in a business unit.
• Update cost books, lead-time, factory stock, cross reference files for dashboard and business unit shared drive.
• Adjust CBO pricing upwards in appropriate business conditions (supplier cost increase, restricted availability, etc).
• Prepare and present product related material to increase knowledge base of marketers and / or sales. Includes arrangement of suppliers / reps to conduct training sessions.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree qualification or equivalent in a relevant field of study.
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience focused on product marketing.
• Experienced in the electronics industry within distribution, component manufacturers and/or EMS companies is highly advantageous but not a must.
• Overseas travel is required for this position.

Working location: ESR BizPark Changi (short walking distance from Expo MRT station)

JOB CONTENT:

• Conduct regular account reviews with assigned Asia Sales Management to review key performing indicators, ensure proper account qualification, coverage, strategy and assignments in order to maximize revenue.
• Responsible for working with assigned Asia Sales Management to ensure their activities are aligned with corporate strategy.
• Analyze and prepare executive summaries for senior / executive management highlighting branch performance, staffs’ productivity levels and recommendations.
• Drive initiative / projects that directly contribute to enhancements in efficiency and increased profitability.
• Collaborate with counterparts in other territories to oversee the Global Transfer Business process, which tracks business moving from one territory to another. Work with global sales teams in order to facilitate the transfer process.
• Mediate inter-branch conflict regarding fair distribution of revenue credit as it relates to transfer business.
• Ensure proper implementation of Sales Operating Procedures and Best Business Practices.

CREDENTIALS:

QUALIFICATIONS

· Diploma / Degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance or Business Administration.

EXPERIENCES

· Preferably 1-2 years business working experience.

· 1 years auditing experience and min 1 years’ commercial finance experience (supporting sales and involved in sales reviews)

· Experience driving and managing change. Strong ability to sell ideas and get the “buy-in” of peers and branch management.

· Experience working with Senior leadership team

· Ability to analyze data and present findings to senior level management in a concise manner.

· Comfortable working independently, as well as in a team environment.

· Travelling may be required.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Marketing Price Support Representative (MPSR) is responsible for coordinating and supporting all activities involved in obtaining and maintaining preferred supplier pricing for specific customer opportunities.

MPSR only support suppliers with Information System setup for pricing and debits establishment.

They work directly with the Supplier and Product Marketing team for the following processes:

1. to process pricing requests (Locals)
2. to convert Locals to pricing contracts (ship & debits or SSD)
3. to maintain validity of established ship & debits (SSD)

Core Responsibilities:

• To qualify local requests ensuring they meet the Product Marketing established Service Level Agreement and suppliers require information while filtering out requests that already have valid debit pricing in place.
• To prepare and submit locals to suppliers with supplier’s information system or supplier’s portal.
• To convert local requests to debits upon notification by Product Marketing and update internal systems (Associate Meet Comp) with the appropriate evident of supplier debits agreement.
• To proactively follow up with suppliers to secure pricing responses and communicate them to Product Marketing.
• To maintain validity of all established ship & debits.

CREDENTIALS:

QUALIFICATIONS

Local Diploma holders of any discipline preferably from an Electronics faculty.

EXPERIENCE

Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) and ability to navigate web based systems.