Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning & System Establishment Formulate corporate‑level material planning strategies aligned with annual business targets and production plans. Lead the setup and continuous optimization of material planning systems (MRP) to ensure planning accuracy and on‑time delivery performance.
- Demand Planning & Supply Collaboration Oversee full‑category material demand forecasting, establish multi‑level demand‑planning models including MTS (Make‑to‑Stock), MTO (Make‑to‑Order) and ETO (Engineer‑to‑Order). Lead the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process, align sales, production, procurement and logistics functions to achieve dynamic supply‑demand balance. Build advance‑locking and risk‑alert mechanisms for long‑lead‑time materials such as chips, precious metals and imported components.
- Inventory Management & Cost Control Develop inventory strategies to optimize the structure of safety stock, cycle stock and strategic stock. Monitor core KPIs including inventory turnover ratio and obsolescence rate, and drive continuous improvement of inventory health. Mitigate production loss from material shortages and excessive procurement costs through planning optimization to meet total‑cost‑of‑ownership (TCO) targets.
- Supplier Collaboration & Risk Management Deploy diversified supply models such as VMI, JIT and consignment inventory to enhance supply‑chain flexibility. Lead supply‑risk assessment for critical materials, and develop contingency plans and alternative‑material strategies against supply disruption. Drive supplier delivery‑performance evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Team Management & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Build and lead the material‑planning team, and develop core talents. Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) and KPI assessment framework for the planning organization. Collaborate with procurement, production, quality, finance and other departments to improve end‑to‑end supply‑chain efficiency.
Job Requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or above, major in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Business Administration or related fields is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 10‑year working experience in manufacturing supply‑chain management, with at least 5 years in material / production planning management and 3‑year experience leading large‑size teams.
- Industry Background: Proven track record in large‑scale manufacturing enterprises (electronics, automotive, new‑energy, FMCG, pharmaceuticals etc.). Companies with annual revenue above RMB 5 billion or high‑SKU complexity are preferred.
Professional Competencies
- Solid command of MRP logic, demand‑forecasting methodologies (statistical forecasting, collaborative forecasting etc.) and inventory‑optimization models.
- Hands‑on experience with S&OP operating mechanism and end‑to‑end supply‑chain holistic mindset.
- Proficiency in mainstream ERP systems including SAP / Oracle / Yonyou / Kingdee; experience with APS advanced‑planning systems is a plus.
- Strong data‑analysis capability; advanced Excel skills, familiarity with Power BI / Tableau is preferred.
Personal Competencies
- Strategic thinking: Capable of designing material‑planning systems from a business‑strategy perspective with forward‑looking insights.
- Resilience: Maintain stable and reliable planning outputs in fast‑paced and volatile business environments.
- Communication & influence: Excellent cross‑level and cross‑functional coordination skills to drive change‑management initiatives.
- English: Business‑level English proficiency for overseas supply‑chain and multinational collaboration scenarios.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications: APICS CPIM / CSCP, CIPS, PMP or equivalent.
- Proven track record leading supply‑chain digital‑transformation or smart‑manufacturing projects.
- Practical knowledge of LEAN, TOC (Theory of Constraints) and related methodologies.
- Exposure to overseas supply‑chain setup or multi‑site collaborative‑planning operations.
