Materials Planner/Demand Planner

Hyve Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyve Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented supply chain professional to manage spare parts demand for data center products and coordinate material availability across sourcing, manufacturing, and service teams.

You will analyze consumption and failure data, generate supply plans in ERP systems, and monitor inventory to prevent obsolescence while supporting RMA and field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in supply chain planning or spare parts planning.
• Experience in data center hardware, electronics manufacturing, or OEM environments.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage spare parts demand for data center products.
• Analyze historical consumption, failure rates, and forecasts.
• Generate and manage purchase requisitions and supply plans via ERP systems.
• Collaborate with sourcing, buyers, and suppliers for material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels including excess, aging, and obsolescence.
• Support RMA, service, and field teams with parts availability.
• Drive pull-in / push-out / cancellations based on demand fluctuations.
• Track and report key supply chain metrics (fill rate, shortages, inventory turns).
• Partner with engineering and quality on part lifecycle changes, EOL, and alternates.
• Ensure readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and spare parts ramp planning.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to avoid service disruptions.

Skills

Supply chain planning

MRP/ERP systems

Excel & data analysis

Inventory management

RMA & service logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Demand planning

High-volume spare parts

Education

Bachelor’s in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Hyve Solutions is a leader in the data center solutions industry, designing, manufacturing, and delivering custom Server, Storage, and Networking Solutions to the world’s largest Cloud, Social Media, and Enterprise companies. We pride ourselves on collaboration, innovation and thought leadership. Our team consists of diverse, forward-thinking individuals who dare to challenge the status quo, while working with many of the world’s biggest customers. Hyve Solutions is a part of Synnex Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Become part of a team that thrives on excellence in a fast changing, high-growth technology environment!

Hyve Solutions is looking for a detail-oriented, hands-on, results-driven individual with proven communication skills and a strong work ethic to work in a challenging, fast-paced, energetic environment with responsibilities that include managing all aspects of the quality control production process, fall-out, audits and ISO; ensuring that division and departmental practices comply with company requirements; achieve stated objectives and meet current ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage spare parts demand for data center server, storage, and networking products
• Analyze historical consumption, failure rates, and forecasts to drive accurate demand planning
• Generate and manage purchase requisitions and supply plans through MRP/ERP systems
• Collaborate with sourcing, buyers, and suppliers to ensure timely material availability
• Monitor and manage inventory levels, including excess, aging, and obsolescence
• Support RMA, service, and field support teams with critical spare parts availability
• Drive pull-in / push-out / cancellations based on demand fluctuations
• Track and report key supply chain metrics (fill rate, shortages, inventory turns, etc.)
• Partner with engineering and quality teams on part lifecycle changes, EOL, and alternates
• Ensure readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and spare parts ramp planning
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to avoid service disruptions
• Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent demands from customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, or spare parts planning
• Experience in data center hardware, electronics manufacturing, or OEM environments
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Excel and data analysis
• Knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning concepts
• Familiarity with RMA, service logistics, and spare parts lifecycle management is a plus

Key Skills:

• Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Strong cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to manage high-mix, high-volume spare parts environments
• Problem-solving and risk mitigation
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities