Supply Chain Planner (Laguna)

Manila Recruitment; Laguna; On-site; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment seeks a Supply Chain Planner for a permanent, on-site role in Santa Rosa, Laguna. The ideal candidate will coordinate with EMS partners, manage forecasts, and ensure on-time delivery in a high-demand electronics manufacturing environment.

You will work with Sales, R&D and NPI teams and maintain material availability while coordinating capacity and negotiations with EMS partners. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of related experience (preferably more).
• Experience in EMS coordination and supply chain planning is highly preferred.
• Bachelor degree in Supply chain management or related disciplines.
• Strong planning and negotiation skills.
• Able to work under pressure and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills.
• Navision and ERP systems experience (NetSuite or SAP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with EMS partners and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage forecasts and APO processing; monitor inventory and production status.
• Lead weekly CTB calls and review material status and production plans.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D and NPI teams to generate delivery plans.
• Monitor EMS performance and ensure availability of materials.
• Track production activities and follow up on delays to ensure on-time shipment.
• Manage on-site inventory at EMS and coordinate with forwarders/shipping companies.
• Conduct weekly alignment calls with EMS and Hong Kong sales team.

Skills

Coordination

Negotiation

Planning

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply chain management

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a global technology company with 30+ years of experience and knowledge in the design and development of wireless communication products across a wide range of applications. Their purpose is to help people perform at their best by providing their customers with the best possible wireless communication solutions.

The company develop, innovate and manufacture customized solutions, which provide effortless wireless communication for large corporations and people across the globe. They work with customer financed as well as internally financed development projects and their ODM/OEM products and software are sold to world-leading brands across the globe. Developing wireless products and solutions can be complex. They pride themselves on making products that are complex on the inside and look simple on the outside.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for executing production and supply chain plans by coordinating closely with EMS partners and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, material availability, and smooth production flow. The role focuses on managing forecasts, monitoring inventory and production status, resolving operational issues, and maintaining alignment between demand and supply through regular coordination with stakeholders, ensuring efficient and reliable execution in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing EMS & build up good communication & relationships.
• Act as the primary point of contact with EMS partners, coordinating daily with their customer service, planners, and production teams.
• Managing forecast & APO processing.
• Conduct forecast analysis and monitor fluctuations from the sales team; support execution of existing plans (not high-level S&OP ownership).
• Review CTB & Production Plan from EMS.
• Lead weekly CTB (Critical to Build) calls and review material status and production plans on a regular basis.
• Managing EMS demand & loading.
• Coordinate capacity and loading requirements with EMS; occasionally support vendor negotiations on capacity.
• Work closely with Sales, R&D & NPI team to generate the delivery plan.
• Collaborate with Hong Kong-based sales team and internal stakeholders to align delivery timelines and order commitments.
• Monitoring EMS performance, ensuring manpower & capacity meet business needs.
• Track EMS production activities, follow up on delays, and ensure on-time shipment execution.
• Maintain inventory level at an acceptable level.
• Manage and monitor inventory on-site at EMS, ensuring material availability and minimizing risks.
• Collect the data from EMS and identify the production risk, update the revenue report for Top management review.
• Flag production/material risks proactively and provide insights for management reporting and decision-making.
• Ad hoc operation project as assigned.
• Handle additional tasks such as PVV spot pricing, logistics coordination, and negotiations with forwarders/shipping companies.
• Daily follow-up on order status, delivery timelines, and material availability with EMS.
• Respond to internal inquiries related to production, planning, and order status.
• Conduct weekly alignment calls with EMS and Hong Kong sales team.
• Participate in monthly on-site EMS meetings and provide planning insights.

KPIs:

• Coordination and response efficiency

Company Values:

• Commitment: Building long-term relationships internally and externally, taking responsibility and working together on deliverables
• Ingenuity: Encouraging out-of-the-box thinking and reasonable solutions beyond defined procedures
• Openness: Building trust through transparency to avoid failures
• Collaboration: Working together with EMS counterparts to ensure smooth operations

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience (preferably more).
• Experience in EMS coordination and supply chain planning is highly preferred.
• Bachelor degree in Supply chain management or related disciplines.
• Strong planning and negotiation skills.
• Able to work under pressure and work independently.
• Basic understanding of the S&OP processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong Excel skills required for reporting and analysis.
• With the Microsoft Navision system experience is an advantage.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite or SAP is preferred (NetSuite currently used).

Industry Preference:

• Electronics manufacturing (top priority).
• Semiconductor industry (preferred).
• Open to general manufacturing with relevant experience.

Role Nature:

• 70% EMS coordination / 30% internal stakeholder coordination.
• Execution-heavy role focused on operations and follow-ups

Soft Skills:

• Strong coordination and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• High sense of ownership and responsiveness.

Job type:Permanent

Emp type:Direct hire; Full time

Schedule:Monday to Thursday: 9am - 6pm; Friday: 8am - 5pm

Location:Santa Rosa, Laguna; Must be based in or willing to relocate to Laguna area (specifically Santa Rosa City)

Industry:Global Technology; Electronics manufacturing

Expertise:Supply Chain, Material Planning, Production Planning, EMS coordination