Job Responsibilities

• Based on the production plan and BOM, break down requirements to the material level and calculate material requirement quantities and timing.

• Run MRP in SAP/Oracle systems, generate and release purchase requisitions/orders.

• Maintain planning parameters in material master data (safety stock, lead time, reorder point, etc.).

• Interface with dozens of suppliers (including overseas suppliers); follow up on order confirmation, production progress and shipment arrangements.

• Track supplier delivery status daily, identify shortage risks and provide early warning at least 2 weeks in advance.

• Expedite delayed orders (urging, phone/email follow-up, escalation).

• Conduct daily root cause investigations for shortages (supplier causes, logistics causes, planning causes, etc.).

• Coordinate with Quality, Receiving, Warehouse and other departments to handle incoming material discrepancies (shortage, damage, documentation issues).

• Manage material introduction/phase-out (NPI/EOL) and control the risk of obsolete and slow-moving materials.

• Monitor inventory levels and drive improvement of inventory turnover.

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Purchasing, Engineering and other departments to ensure smooth material supply.

• Work with the Purchasing department and participate in supplier delivery performance reviews.

• Follow up on international logistics progress, customs clearance documents, and resolution of delivery exceptions.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above (or associate degree plus 3+ years of material/production planning experience).

• 3+ years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or supply chain related roles.

• Familiar with BOM structure and the logic of breaking down material requirements.

• Proficient in using ERP systems (at least one of SAP or Oracle).

• Proficient in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

• Fluent in English reading and writing; speaking ability sufficient for daily work communication (required for interacting with overseas suppliers).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, electronics, or equipment manufacturing industries.

• Experience managing multiple categories and a large number of suppliers (50+).

• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers and international logistics.

• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification.

• Six Sigma Green Belt.