Global Material Planning & Supply Chain Director

Vantiva

Hong Kong

On-site

HKD 1,000,000 - 1,400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Vantiva in Hong Kong seeks a seasoned Supply Chain leader to drive material planning, inventory management, and supplier collaboration across global locations. You will lead strategic planning and risk mitigation, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels in a complex electronics environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in supply chain, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field and an MBA preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
MBA or advanced degree is an advantage.
10+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Material Management, Demand Planning, Operations, or Procurement.
Significant leadership experience managing global teams.
Experience in complex manufacturing and electronics environments preferred.
Proven experience managing material shortages, supply disruptions, and inventory optimization initiatives.
Strong knowledge of MRP, inventory control, demand planning, and supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global material planning strategies to ensure material availability aligned with customer demand and production requirements.
Lead material requirements planning (MRP) processes and planning governance.
Drive proactive shortage identification, escalation, and resolution.
Ensure continuity of supply for strategic customer programs and manufacturing operations.
Establish risk mitigation plans for constrained components, single-source suppliers, and supply disruptions.
Define inventory strategies balancing customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency.
Monitor inventory health, excess and obsolete inventory, and inventory turns.
Implement actions to optimize inventory levels across global locations.
Drive planning accuracy and inventory forecasting improvements.
Partner with Procurement and Supplier Management teams to align supply commitments with demand requirements.
Support supplier negotiations through demand intelligence and supply risk analysis.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Customer Operations to resolve material challenges.
Ensure timely communication of supply risks and recovery plans to stakeholders.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives within material planning and inventory management processes.
Drive planning discipline through data analytics, KPI management, and process standardization.
Leverage ERP and planning systems to improve forecasting, visibility, and execution.
Champion best practices across the supply chain organization.