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Job Summary
Job Summary:
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Material Planning Manager located in Suzhou.
Reporting to the Operations Manager the Material Planning Manager role involves…
What a typical day looks like:
• Lead Asia regional Demand & Supply Planning activities to ensure material availability and customer fulfillment. • Drive ITO & Inventory Optimization initiatives, balancing inventory health, service levels, and working capital objectives. • Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory, Aging and develop mitigation plans to minimize business risks. • Oversee Customer Buffer Planning strategies to support service continuity and demand fluctuations. • Drive Forecast Analytics and planning performance reviews to improve forecast accuracy and business visibility. • Lead Critical Shortage Escalations and coordinate cross-functional actions to resolve supply constraints. • Manage planning execution through SAP, CC, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Baan, and related planning systems. • Establish and maintain Asia Regional Planning Governance, including KPI management, planning process standardization, reporting, and continuous improvement. • Partner with Customer Service, Procurement, Operations, and Global Planning teams to support business growth and operational excellence. • Lead, coach, and develop the Asia Planning team while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
The experience we’re looking to add to our team:
• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • 8+ years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain Operations, preferably within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor, or Distribution industries. • Strong understanding of MRP logic and planning processes. • Hands-on experience with planning and ERP systems such as BAAN, Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent. • Solid experience in inventory management, ITO improvement, and E&O, aging control. • Experience managing demand fluctuations, customer buffer requirements, and supply constraints in a dynamic business environment. • Proven experience leading planning-related projects or continuous improvement initiatives, such as inventory reduction, planning process optimization, shortage recovery, or KPI improvement programs. • Experience working closely with Customer Service, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Commercial teams to drive business results. • Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage competing priorities. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable business decisions. • Advanced Excel skills (pivot, excel formulars)and experience with planning analytics and reporting. • Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to effectively prioritize urgent business requirements while maintaining long-term planning objectives. • Self-motivated and results-oriented. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment. • Strong ownership mindset and accountability. • Team-oriented with the ability to work independently. • Adaptable, collaborative, and resilient under pressure.
What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:
• Social Insurance • Life Insurance • PTO
Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain
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