Material Planning Manager

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Material Planning Manager located in Suzhou.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the Material Planning Manager role involves…

• Lead Asia regional Demand & Supply Planning activities to ensure material availability and customer fulfillment.
• Drive ITO & Inventory Optimization initiatives, balancing inventory health, service levels, and working capital objectives.
• Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory, Aging and develop mitigation plans to minimize business risks.
• Oversee Customer Buffer Planning strategies to support service continuity and demand fluctuations.
• Drive Forecast Analytics and planning performance reviews to improve forecast accuracy and business visibility.
• Lead Critical Shortage Escalations and coordinate cross-functional actions to resolve supply constraints.
• Manage planning execution through SAP, CC, Kinaxis RapidResponse, Baan, and related planning systems.
• Establish and maintain Asia Regional Planning Governance, including KPI management, planning process standardization, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Customer Service, Procurement, Operations, and Global Planning teams to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Asia Planning team while ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Material Planning, Supply Planning, Demand Planning, or Supply Chain Operations, preferably within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor, or Distribution industries.
• Strong understanding of MRP logic and planning processes.
• Hands-on experience with planning and ERP systems such as BAAN, Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
• Solid experience in inventory management, ITO improvement, and E&O, aging control.
• Experience managing demand fluctuations, customer buffer requirements, and supply constraints in a dynamic business environment.
• Proven experience leading planning-related projects or continuous improvement initiatives, such as inventory reduction, planning process optimization, shortage recovery, or KPI improvement programs.
• Experience working closely with Customer Service, Procurement, Operations, Logistics, and Commercial teams to drive business results.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert data into actionable business decisions.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot, excel formulars)and experience with planning analytics and reporting.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively prioritize urgent business requirements while maintaining long-term planning objectives.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and resilient under pressure.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Social Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO

Required Skills:

Optional Skills:

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