5+ years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in automotive or electronics sectors.
Bachelor's degree in Business or Logistics preferred.
Native or professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
Experience with PLEX ERP preferred; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Strong understanding of international freight, lead-time forecasting, and global logistics.
Excellent cross-cultural communication skills, with flexibility for evening calls with Asian teams.
Responsibilities
Analyze production schedules and customer forecasts to determine material requirements and manage MRP reports.
Monitor and manage relationships with Asia-based suppliers to ensure adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
Create and track international purchase orders based on MRP outputs and demand fluctuations.
Manage logistics and lead times, coordinating with customs and warehouse teams for optimal material flow.
Expedite or adjust international orders to align with customer demand while targeting inventory reduction goals.
Collaborate with production planners and warehouse supervisors to ensure continuous raw material availability.
Benefits
Opportunity for career growth with high visibility.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives.
Flexible work schedules and generous paid holidays.
Matching 401k plan to support retirement savings.
Employee discounts on various products and services.
Full Job Description
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
International MRP & Planning: Analyze production schedules, customer forecasts, and master schedules to determine precise material requirements. Generate, manage, and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports.
Asia Supplier Management: Monitor, evaluate, and manage operational relationships with our Asia-based supplier base. Conduct regular reviews to ensure adherence to production schedules, lead times, and quality standards.
Procurement Execution: Create, issue, and track international purchase orders (POs) based on MRP outputs, demand fluctuations, and safety stock parameters.
Global Logistics & Lead-Time Management: Actively manage extended lead times, ocean/air freight dynamics, and regional shutdown impacts (such as Lunar New Year and Golden Week). Coordinate with logistics, customs compliance, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material receipt and optimal material flow.
Expedites & Inventory Control: Expedite, defer, or push back international orders as needed to align with changing customer demand. Maintain accurate buffer levels to prevent production shortages while aggressively targeting inventory reduction goals.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with production planners, scheduling, and warehouse supervisors to ensure continuous raw material availability. Serve as the liaison to bridge technical or schedule clarifications with overseas suppliers.
YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES
Language: Native or professional fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus.
Education: Bachelor degree focused in Business or logistics preferred.
Experience: 5+ years of experience in material planning, purchasing, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment (automotive or electronics experience is highly preferred).
ERP & Technical Skills: Experience with PLEX ERP preferred. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a plus.
Global Expertise: Proven track record managing overseas, including a strong understanding of international freight, lead-time forecasting, and global logistics highly preferred.
Communication: Strong cross-cultural communication skills, with the flexibility to occasionally adjust working hours for evening calls/correspondence with teams in Asia.
BE ON TEAM REBO, AND YOU'LL ENJOY
Opportunity to grow and develop your career with high internal and external visibility
Tuition Reimbursement
We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
Competitive Pay and Benefits package
Flexible work schedules and generous paid holidays/vacations
