NPI Materials Planner

The employer is a leading global professional services firm providing a comprehensive range of capabilities in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management, preferably in the technology or electronics manufacturing industry in Taiwan.
• Ability to dive deep into complex data sets, distill key findings, and inform strategic decisions that drive business outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a globally distributed team across multiple time zones (including US, APAC, and EMEA).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and prioritize workload to focus on dynamic business objectives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners across different time zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to computer manufacturing, production, and configuration within Taiwan's ODM/OEM ecosystem (e.g., Foxconn, Quanta, Wistron, Inventec, etc.).
• Ability to rapidly understand terminology and configuration components within the hardware domain.
• Experience interfacing with internal and external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.
• Familiarity with Taiwan's local logistics infrastructure, customs regulations, and import/export processes.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Procurement & Logistics

• Coordinate with ODMs, internal stakeholders, and vendors based in Taiwan and the broader APAC region to manage procurement, logistics, and readiness for the full BOM across programs (including L6/L10/L11 materials).
• Place purchase orders (POs) to ODMs as directed and ensure timely follow-through with local partners.

Materials Planning & MRP Execution

• Collaborate with Taiwan-based ODMs and global supply/demand planning teams to maintain accurate subcomponent supply data.
• Ensure on-time delivery of components and commodities against forecast and risk/buy requirements to support Clear To Build (CTB) status.
• Drive MRP readiness and compliance to forecasts and purchase orders.

Risk Management & Mitigation

• Proactively identify, report, and help mitigate material risks (shortages, supply chain disruptions, etc.) within the Taiwan and APAC supply base.
• Engage with commodity vendors for managed materials and support on-site supplier execution at Taiwan manufacturing sites to achieve on-time delivery.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local ODM partners, Taiwan-based suppliers, and global cross-functional stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Manage and report supplier manufacturing schedules and capacities across the local supply base.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze and interpret demand/supply and MRP reports to inform material planning and procurement decisions.
• Assist in developing and tracking KPIs for material planning, PO placement, PO coverage, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory leads to ensure optimal stock levels at ODMs and 3PLs in the region.

Material Allocation Support

• Partner with internal and external teams to support material allocation decisions that maximize rack supply, with a focus on Taiwan and APAC manufacturing output.