Supply Chain Planning Team Lead

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Planning Team Lead to join a dynamic global high-tech organization and take a key role in driving end-to-end planning and manufacturing execution.

This is a highly hands-on and operational position, working across Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Operations and global manufacturing partners. The role requires strong ownership, excellent planning capabilities, and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive end-to-end production and material planning activities.

• Serve as a key operational focal point for global manufacturing partners and subcontractors.

• Build and manage production plans aligned with demand, capacity and delivery requirements.

• Own material readiness, production schedules and delivery commitments.

• Manage MRP processes and monitor material availability to support continuous production.

• Work closely with Procurement on PO execution, supplier lead times, shortages and material availability.

• Drive shortage mitigation, expediting and recovery plans for critical and long-lead materials.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Operations and manufacturing partners to ensure BOM and production readiness.

• Monitor subcontractor execution, capacity and schedule performance and proactively identify risks.

• Develop and maintain operational visibility including WIP, shortages, inventory, supply availability and recovery status.

• Support NPI, production ramp-up and transition into volume manufacturing.

• Drive material allocation and production prioritization based on business needs.

• Lead cross-functional discussions and drive accountability and execution across a matrix organization.

• Work with global teams and suppliers across multiple time zones when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning or Material Planning.

• Proven experience in electronics manufacturing and complex global supply chains.

• Strong experience working with CMs, subcontractors and manufacturing partners.

• Hands-on experience with MRP and ERP systems.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management and inventory control.

• Proven ability to manage shortages, expediting and recovery plans under pressure.

• Strong analytical, organizational and systems-thinking capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong leadership presence and ability to drive execution across multiple interfaces.

• Advanced Excel skills – mandatory.

• Fluent English – mandatory.

The Ideal Candidate

A highly driven, hands-on and execution-oriented supply chain professional who combines deep planning expertise with strong leadership and communication skills.

Someone who knows how to look beyond the planning system, identify what is actually blocking production, work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues, and keep complex operations moving.

If you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems under pressure and driving execution across a global manufacturing environment — this could be a great opportunity.