Material Planner - Shenzhen, China

Originally posted 23 September 2026 by the employer.

About the role

This Material Planner role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and process material-planning requests covering electronic components, PCBs and PCB Assemblies.

What you'll do

• Manage and prioritize SAP work requests.
• Raise RFQs, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for electronic components, PCBs & PCB Assemblies.
• Prepare and release supplier data packages.
• Expedite orders and provide status updates.
• Coordinate customs clearance and inbound logistics.
• Resolve material planning issues with global engineering teams.
• Build strong supplier and manufacturing partner relationships.
• Maintain SAP inventory accuracy and material transactions.
• Coordinate supplier shipments and material movements.
• Monitor inventory and drive replenishment actions.
• Identify supply risks and execute recovery plans.
• Support for BOM load & associated SAP set-up requirements.

What you'll need

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operation or related disciplines.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in sourcing and purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication and assembly processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of revision control and implementation.
• Experience in a high-mix environment.
• Fluency in both written & spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience in electronic components or manufacturing.
• SAP experience.