Material Supply Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand.

📋 Description

• Oversee the supply planning for designated components, transforming demand forecasts and production needs into material requirements.

• Issue, manage, and monitor purchase orders; ensure confirmations, timelines, and proactive risk identification.

• Conduct clear-to-build assessments prior to each production run and lead recovery efforts for shortages.

• Cultivate relationships with suppliers and contract manufacturers to accelerate processes and address delays.

• Address ongoing supplier challenges, such as extended lead times and frequent shortages.

• Manage component inventory to safeguard production while minimizing cash tied up; uphold inventory settings.

• Plan supply strategies for engineering modifications and new product launches, including cut-in timing, last-time purchases, and reduction of write-offs.

• Maintain reports on supply coverage, punctual delivery, supplier performance, and inventory status.

• Collaborate with Hardware operations, Production, and Supply Chain teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in supply or materials planning within a hardware or electronics manufacturing context, including responsibility for a specific set of components or suppliers.

• Strong understanding of material requirements planning, purchase order management, inventory oversight, and the transition of demand into supply needs.

• Experience collaborating with a contract manufacturer, encompassing knowledge of factory scheduling, available options, and escalation processes.

• Proficiency in supplier relationship management, working alongside planners, factory leads, and account managers.

• Excellent analytical abilities and a capacity to conduct independent analysis.

• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to follow-through.

• Clear and direct communication skills.

• Ability to navigate difficult conversations with honesty and sound judgment regarding escalation timing.

• Submission of a cover letter and CV is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• $1,000 personal growth fund.

• Opportunities for autonomy, mastery, and continuous learning.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Meaningful work aimed at assisting farmers in enhancing their livelihoods and establishing sustainable operations.

• Opportunities to tackle intriguing challenges and develop new skills.