Global Materials Planning & Sourcing Manager

vfc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

vfc is seeking a Manager, Global Materials Planning to lead planning, coordination, and management of material supply across external manufacturers and suppliers. You will ensure material availability, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams to meet demand and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to manage complex global relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, materials planning, sourcing, or related functions.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with global suppliers and external manufacturing partners is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global materials planning activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support production requirements.
• Develop and execute materials planning strategies that align with business demand forecasts and operational objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels, supply risks, and capacity constraints to maintain continuity of supply.
• Drive proactive resolution of material shortages, supply disruptions, and delivery issues.
• Manage strategic relationships with suppliers and external manufacturing partners.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and third-party manufacturers to ensure operational alignment and execution.
• Oversee supplier performance, delivery commitments, quality standards, and compliance requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard potential suppliers while assessing operational capabilities and financial stability.
• Lead supplier selection, quotation reviews, and vendor evaluation processes.
• Ensure suppliers and manufacturing partners comply with company quality standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable industry practices.
• Collaborate with Quality, Sourcing, Product Supply, and Operations teams to resolve technical, quality, and compliance issues.
• Establish and maintain processes that minimize supply chain risks and improve supplier reliability.
• Support the development and maintenance of supplier documentation, operational guidelines, and supplier manuals.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for global materials planning and supplier management activities.
• Set team priorities, allocate resources, and monitor performance against business objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights, recommendations, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Materials planning

Inventory management

Supplier management

Supply chain operations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

vfc is seeking a Manager, Global Materials Planning to lead planning, coordination, and management of material supply across external manufacturers and suppliers. You will ensure material availability, supplier performance, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams to meet demand and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, data-driven decision making, and the ability to manage complex global relationships.