About this role
Responsibilities
Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Material Planner, to join our team based in our Shenzhen facility. You will be working with a diverse range of cross functional groups in a truly global environment, with exceptional benefits available in return. This is a great opportunity to be part of an organisation operating at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, working on exciting products. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to review and process material-planning requests covering electronic components, PCBs and PCB Assemblies.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and prioritize SAP work requests.
- Raise RFQs, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for electronic components, PCBs & PCB Assemblies.
- Prepare and release supplier data packages.
- Expedite orders and provide status updates.
- Coordinate customs clearance and inbound logistics.
- Resolve material planning issues with global engineering teams.
- Build strong supplier and manufacturing partner relationships.
- Maintain SAP inventory accuracy and material transactions.
- Coordinate supplier shipments and material movements.
- Monitor inventory and drive replenishment actions.
- Identify supply risks and execute recovery plans.
- Support for BOM load & associated SAP set-up requirements.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operation or related disciplines.
- Proven 3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing experience is preferred, experience in electronic components or manufacturing will be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
- Understanding of revision control and implementation.
- Experience in a high-mix, fast-paced environment.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders.
- Fluency in both written & spoken English.