Material Planning Supervisor (Job Code: 6218)

A Specialized Multinational Company with Electro-Mechanical Products
Job Title: Material Planning Supervisor
Repoting to: Material Planning Manager
Location: Nanjing City
Company Type: Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) / Multinational Manufacturing Company
Product Line: Electro-Mechanical Products (机电产品)
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Position Summary
The Senior Material Planning Supervisor is responsible for leading material and supply chain activities, including material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing coordination, vendor selection, and distribution. This role supports business strategies by improving supply chain performance, ensuring compliant material storage and shipment, and driving improvements in service, cost, and working capital investment.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day material and supply chain processes, including procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution.
• Ensure materials are available to support production and customer-related business requirements while maintaining appropriate inventory levels.
• Implement supply chain improvement projects that support business objectives and improve service, cost, efficiency, and investment performance.
• Evaluate supply chain competitiveness and identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, metrics, training, and operational support.
• Negotiate favorable terms, volume discounts, and long-term agreements with suppliers, where applicable.
• Prepare, process, and manage requisitions and purchase orders for goods, services, and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and company standards for product storage, shipment, and supply.
• Interpret and apply internal policies and procedures, and recommend improvements to specialized supply chain processes.
• Provide guidance, prioritization, and support to less senior team members or individual contributors with similar responsibilities.
• Use independent judgment to solve complex problems, analyze multiple sources of information, and recommend practical solutions.

Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in the Mechnical industry or a related manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience in material planning, procurement, inventory control, supplier management, or production planning.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to guide, prioritize, and develop team members.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes, best practices, and how materials management integrates with production, quality, logistics, and business operations.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures, work independently with minimal guidance, and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Preferred Competencies
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems and supply chain performance metrics.
• Experience leading process improvement projects across functions.
• Good business awareness, supplier management capability, and customer-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What We Offer
1. Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives.
2. Comprehensive social insurance and housing fund (五险一金) with additional commercial insurance.
3. Extensive international exposure and collaboration opportunities with global supply chain leaders.
4. A strategic leadership role with significant impact on global operations.
5. Professional development programs, including executive training and global rotation opportunities.
6. A diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven multinational work environment.