Purpose:
The Global Supply Chain Planner will drive end-to-end planning across both demsupply fglobal manufacturing operations. This role is responsible fsynchronizing commercial demsignals with supply capacity, inventory positioning, execution constraints across Make-to-Order (MTO) VendManaged Inventory (VMI) models.
The role leverages advanced analytics, predictive modeling, SAP-based planning tools to deliver integrated demsupply plans that optimize service levels, working capital, capacity utilization, overall global supply chain performance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1、Develop, own, maintain integrated demand, supply, inventory plans across multiple regions product categories.
2、Lead S&OP / IBP planning processes, aligning Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance on a single consensus plan.
3、Manage planning across MTO VMI supply chain models, ensuring alignment between demsignals, production capacity, inventory strategy.
4、Apply predictive analytics, statistical models, market intelligence to improve forecast accuracy translate demexecutable supply requirements.
5、ncorporate new product introductions, capacity changes, sourcing strategies, market trends planning assumptions.
6、dentify gaps risks across demand, supply, inventory, drive mitigation strategies such as capacity rebalancing, inventory repositioning, sourcing adjustments.
7、Collaborate with global teams across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the United States to ensure planning alignment execution readiness.
8、Own deliver end-to-end planning KPIs including Forecast Accuracy, Service Levels, Inventory Turns, Capacity Utilization, Working Capital.
9、Support digital transformation initiatives through SAP advanced planning tools, driving automation continuous improvement.
10、 Provide scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, “what-if” modeling to support executive decision-making.
11、Perform other duties as required.
Education & Qualifications
1、Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Engineering, related field.
2、5+ years of end-to-end supply chain planning experience (demand, supply, inventory) in a manufacturing environment; medical device, pharmaceutical, other highly regulated industries preferred.
3、Strong knowledge of MTO VMI models, including capacity, inventory, lead-time trade-offs.
4、Proficiency in SAP equivalent planning systems, with experience in integrated planning modules preferred.
5、Advanced analytical, statistical, predictive modeling skills; Excel Power BI expertise required.
6、Experience leading S&OP / IBP processes, including executive trade-off discussions.
7、Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
8、Detail-oriented, capable of managing complexity across multiple regions, plants, product lines.
Leadership & Communication Skills
1、Ability to lead cross-functional planning alignment drive accountability across teams without formal people-management responsibility.
2、Excellent verbal written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present trade-offs, risks, recommendations to leadership.
3、Strong interpersonal skills fworking across Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance.
4、Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
5、Ability to analyze end-to-end supply chain performance, diagnose root causes of imbalance, deliver practical, executable solutions.
6、Comfortable operating in complex, ambiguous environments with competing priorities.
Technical Skills
1、Proficiency with planning, analytics, collaboration tools including SAP, Excel, Power BI, Slack, Microsoft Teams.
2、Experience leveraging digital tools to improve planning accuracy, visibility, efficiency.
Physical Demands
1、Office-based role with occasional travel to manufacturing sites, suppliers, regional offices.
2、Primarily sedentary work requiring sustained computer use analytical focus.
3、Physical demands may vary depending on site visits operational reviews.