Materials Planning and Control Assistant Manager

The position is responsible for overseeing materials planning, inventory control, procurement, and warehouse support operations to ensure timely material availability, optimal inventory levels, and uninterrupted production schedules. It drives efficient supply planning, supplier management, inventory accuracy, and process improvements while ensuring alignment between production requirements, procurement activities, and operational objectives. The role plays a critical part in maintaining supply continuity, minimizing inventory risks, and supporting overall manufacturing performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

• Lead the preparation, validation, and execution of material requirements plans based on production schedules, forecasts, customer demand, and business requirements.
• Ensure timely material availability and proactively manage supply risks, material shortages, and inventory constraints.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels while ensuring inventory accuracy and proper stock control practices.
• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships to secure cost-effective, reliable, and timely material supply.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and other stakeholders to ensure purchased materials meet approved specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality compliance, and service levels, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Oversee warehouse support activities to ensure efficient material movement, storage, issuance, and inventory control.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of materials data, inventory records, and management reporting systems.
• Strengthen materials management procedures, controls, and operational policies to improve effectiveness and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, inventory optimization, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality, and other departments to ensure alignment of material plans with operational requirements.
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and reports to management regarding inventory performance, supply risks, and materials planning effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• You must have a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• You must have at least 10 years of supervisory or managerial experience in materials planning and control within a manufacturing environment.
• You must have strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, procurement, and production material planning.
• You must have experience managing end-to-end supplier lifecycles, including supplier accreditation, performance monitoring, delivery management, and quality compliance.
• You must have strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities.
• You must have excellent communication and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
• You must be capable of leading process improvement initiatives that enhance planning accuracy, inventory efficiency, and operational performance.
• You must be willing to undertake overseas assignments (Vietnam) and work within a cross-cultural environment.

Work Schedule: Regular shift

Work Setup & Location: Onsite – Vietnam