Supply Chain Manager

The Supply Chain Planner for Electronics PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and electronic components is responsible for end-to-end planning, coordination, and optimization of the supply chain for electronic assemblies and components. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective procurement, inventory management, and delivery of materials to meet production and customer requirements within the electronics manufacturing sector. As a Supply Chain Planner, your key responsibilities will include planning and managing the supply and inventory of PCBA and electronic components to support production schedules and customer demand. You will monitor, forecast, and analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize excess or shortages. Collaboration with procurement, engineering, production, and logistics teams will be essential to align supply with demand and resolve material flow issues. Additionally, you will manage backlog, prioritize customer orders for timely fulfillment and on-time delivery (OTD), and support new product introductions by coordinating supply chain activities for new assemblies and components. Identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, developing accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), and utilizing ERP for planning and tracking materials are also part of your responsibilities. Furthermore, you will prepare and present reports on inventory, supplier performance, and key supply chain metrics to management and stakeholders, as well as lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and compliance with contracts will be crucial in this role. To qualify for this position, you should have a Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, along with at least 1 year of experience in supply chain planning within electronics manufacturing or PCBA supply. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, as well as proficiency with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential, and experience with supplier management, sourcing, and procurement in the electronics sector is highly desirable. You should be able to manage multiple priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a good command of global electronics supply chains, including PCBA, semiconductors, and passive components. Familiarity with risk management, multi-sourcing strategies, and cost optimization in electronics procurement, as well as knowledge of quality management systems and supplier scorecards, are also important. Involvement in new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability processes will be beneficial for this role.,