Senior Manager – Supply Management (Material Planning)

Industry: Semiconductor / Electronics Manufacturing

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead material planning, purchasing and inventory control. The role will ensure reliable material availability, optimise costs and support on-time production while leading a team of 8–10 people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the supply management team, set clear objectives and drive delivery against departmental goals.
• Oversee material planning, purchasing and inventory control to meet production and business requirements.
• Review monthly forecasts and weekly demand changes, ensuring materials are planned and delivered to support customer demand.
• Supervise material planners and guide purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate MRP parameters and manage inventory against agreed targets.
• Minimise material waste, excess stock and obsolescence.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers to resolve material quality issues, manage returns through the RMA process and arrange replacements or material recovery.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor departmental KPIs.
• Evaluate supplier performance quarterly and drive improvements.
• Improve efficiency through digitisation, automation and process development.
• Coach, develop and motivate the team to meet business objectives.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 10 years of experience at managerial level.
• Experience in the semiconductor or electronics industry is essential.
• Supply management experience within semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of material planning, purchasing, inventory control and MRP.
• Strong understanding of subcontracting business operations.
• Experience managing and leading teams of 8–10 people.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Proactive, results-focused approach with a strong drive to deliver.
• Experience using digitisation and automation to improve processes and efficiency.
• SAP experience is an advantage.