Material Planning Analyst - Mandarin

TE Connectivity; Tanauan; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Tanauan, Philippines invites an experienced Materials Planning Analyst III to join our Materials team. This role supports SAP-driven planning, orders, and supplier coordination to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

You will liaise with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders, maintain inventory, and drive MRP processes across multiple product lines. Requires 5+ years in supply chain with SAP/MRP and APICS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Management or Supply Chain.
• 7–10 years’ buyer or supply chain management experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Proficient in SAP/MRP systems; MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• APICS certification.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin/Chinese.

Responsibilities

• Receive, schedule and expedite customer orders in SAP.
• Maintain and expedite purchase orders per MRP.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet delivery and quality.
• Plan raw materials and components based on sales orders and new product sourcing.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Skills

SAP / MR Planning

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Negotiation

English language

Chinese language

APICS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Management or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Material Planning Analyst - Mandarin

Posting Start Date: 4/14/26

JOB SUMMARY

TE Connectivity is currently seeking a Materials Planning Analyst III to join our Materials team. This key position will report directly to the Materials Manager at our Hong Kong facility.

The Materials Planning Analyst II position is responsible for purchasing materials from our key suppliers, scheduling customer orders and establishing relationships to ensure excellent delivery and quality.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong understanding of SAP and/or Material Resource Planning Systems
• Receive, schedule and Expedite customer orders and set priorities in SAP
• Establish and maintain working relationships with key suppliers
• Purchase materials from Internal and External suppliers
• Participate in escalations team meetings to ensure materials tasks are planned and executed
• Maintain and expedite purchase orders according to MRP requirements
• Tactical follow up with suppliers to assure materials meet quality, production, customer and on time delivery schedules

delivery schedules

• Work closely with cross-functional teams ensuring supplier schedules, quality specifications and delivery requirements are met.
• Supplier invoice resolution
• Manage and maintain inventory levels ensuring uninterrupted supply of parts while ensuring customer reliability and meeting both production and delivery requirements
• Help achieve performance targets including delivery, inventory & freight savings

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Management or Supply Chain.
• 7 to 10 years’ buyer experience or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain and planning operations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• The ability to negotiate and influence the actions of others to achieve business goals.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Chinese Language
• Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent Materials Resource Planning systems
• Strong understanding of SAP and/or Material Resource Planning Systems
• APICS certification

Job Overview

Creates plans, forecasts, and schedules relating to materials required and maintains proper inventory levels to meet operational requirements.

Job Requirements

• Adjusting production schedules and collaborating with the production team to meet the target and on-time delivery to the customer.
• Monitoring the product lifecycle, controlling the inventory, and arranging production schedules based on raw materials availability and assembly line capacity.
• Assessing and communicating risks, tracking shipments from the suppliers, and coordinating with logistics, customs, and inspection to ensure on-time delivery.
• Planning the raw materials and components requirements based on the sale order, new product sourcing, and supplier development across multiple product lines.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Tanauan, 4232

Philippines

Posting City: Tanauan

Job Country: Philippines

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 149947

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Manufacturing

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.