Material Planner (Chinese/ Mandarin Required)

Q-Edge Corporation, Foxconn; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Q-Edge Corporation in Houston is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to manage CTB (Clear to Build) processes, optimize raw material inventory, and oversee aging stock. The role requires strong SAP proficiency and cross-functional collaboration with MPM and OPS teams to ensure timely material readiness for production.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization, with a data-driven approach to minimize write-offs and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage complex data and multiple variables.
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.

Responsibilities

• CTB management: coordinate raw material availability and ensure 100% data accuracy for CTB reporting to support production schedules.
• CTB management: lead cross-functional alignment meetings with F1 MPM and OPS to review CTB readiness and mitigate shortages.
• Inventory control & E&O optimization: oversee aging inventory, drive scrap/RTV, and minimize carrying costs.
• Supply planning & cross-functional collaboration: partner with demand planning, manufacturing, and procurement to develop robust supply plans.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

SUMMARY
CTB management, raw material inventory control, aging stock / E&O disposal. Mandarin proficiency is required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

CTB (Clear to Build) Management & Reporting

• Coordinate raw material availability and ensure 100% data accuracy for regular CTB reporting to support production schedules.
• Lead regular cross-functional alignment meetings with F1 MPM (Material Program Management) and OPS (Operations) to review CTB readiness and proactively mitigate component shortages.

Inventory Control & E&O (Excess & Obsolete) Optimization

• Oversee raw material aging inventory control, driving scrap, return-to-vendor (RTV), and disposition processes to minimize carrying costs.
• Lead E&O data collection, financial reviews, and risk analysis to identify slow-moving stock and minimize write-offs.
• Monitor inventory health levels and maintain optimal stock buffers to satisfy customer demand targets while optimizing working capital.

Supply Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with demand planning, manufacturing, and procurement teams to develop, validate, and execute robust supply plans.
• Participate in cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, communicating effectively to drive consensus on demand and supply plans.

Inter-Site Logistics & Ad Hoc Operations

• Manage and execute cross-factory material transfers to support multiple manufacturing projects seamlessly.
• Prepare routine management reports, KPI dashboards, and ad-hoc analytical deep-dives to support executive decision-making and operational improvements.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. SPECIAL SKILLS-

• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage complex data and multiple variables
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

WORK EXPERIENCE-

• 2~4years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions
• Strong knowledge of supply planning tool SAP to manage and optimize inventory and supply plans

-Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.