Material Planner (Chinese/ Mandarin Required)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

 CTB (Clear to Build) Management & Reporting

• Coordinate raw material availability and ensure 100% data accuracy for regular CTB reporting to support production schedules.
• Lead regular cross-functional alignment meetings with F1 MPM (Material Program Management) and OPS (Operations) to review CTB readiness and proactively mitigate component shortages.

 Inventory Control & E&O (Excess & Obsolete) Optimization

• Oversee raw material aging inventory control, driving scrap, return-to-vendor (RTV), and disposition processes to minimize carrying costs.
• Lead E&O data collection, financial reviews, and risk analysis to identify slow-moving stock and minimize write-offs.
• Monitor inventory health levels and maintain optimal stock buffers to satisfy customer demand targets while optimizing working capital.

Supply Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with demand planning, manufacturing, and procurement teams to develop, validate, and execute robust supply plans.
• Participate in cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, communicating effectively to drive consensus on demand and supply plans.

Inter-Site Logistics & Ad Hoc Operations

• Manage and execute cross-factory material transfers to support multiple manufacturing projects seamlessly.
• Prepare routine management reports, KPI dashboards, and ad-hoc analytical deep-dives to support executive decision-making and operational improvements.

1. SPECIAL SKILLS-

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage complex data and multiple variables
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

• 2~4 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions
• Strong knowledge of supply planning tool SAP to manage and optimize inventory and supply plans