Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager

Summary

Salary: Competitive Job Family: Supply Chain Operations Location: Singapore - Technology Centre

About us

The Global Logistics, Planning & Market Supply Chain team oversees supply chain activities involved in delivering goods from manufacturers to end consumers. This includes Demand & Value Chain Planning, Logistics & Fulfilment, Distribution, and Inventory Management activities aimed at reaching and satisfying customers. The primary objective of the Market Supply Chain function is to ensure that products are available to customers in the right quantity, at the right time, and in the right place, while optimizing cost and end-to-end efficiency.

About the role

The Materials Planning & Optimization Manager leads the strategic planning and execution of material supply processes to ensure production continuity, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization.

A core success factor of this role is the ability to translate demand signals into robust material requirements. The role requires hands-on materials planning expertise, underpinned by strong understanding and experience of end-to-end supply chain planning, to ensure demand variability is effectively reflected in material strategies.

This role collaborates cross-functionally across Global Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, as well as contract manufacturers and drives continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Strategic Planning & Development

• Develop and execute end‑to‑end materials management strategies aligned with demand plans, production capacity, and overall business objectives.
• Translate unconstrained and constrained demand forecasts into actionable material requirements and optimized replenishment strategies.
• Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of Materials Management framework and best practices.
• Lead scenario planning to evaluate material implications of demand volatility, product changes, supply disruptions, and commercial shifts, enabling proactive decision‑making.

Operational Management

• Ensure contract manufacturers is holding optimized level of material to meet production requirements while optimizing service and cost
• Oversee the integration of demand plans and execution outcomes. Ensure CMs refine planning parameters to optimize material flow and reduce variability
• Anticipate and address material risks by correcting demand‑plan discrepancies, managing over/under coverage, and mitigating shortages before they impact execution

Inventory & Risk Management

• Define inventory strategies that balance demand uncertainty, service level expectations, working capital targets, and material criticality.
• Oversee inventory performance across levels, turns, and obsolescence, with a strong focus on understanding and mitigating the impact of forecast error and demand volatility.
• Establish robust risk‑mitigation frameworks, including buffering models and contingency plans, to ensure resilience against supply and demand disruptions.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Global Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end material planning and execution.
• Challenge and influence demand assumptions when material constraints, risks, or cost impacts are not adequately reflected.
• Deliver comprehensive feedback on supplier reliability and material risk profiles, informed by demand behaviour and forecast accuracy insights.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Deliver clear, actionable visibility to leadership on material readiness, demand‑related risks, and inventory exposure.
• Lead cross‑functional process improvement initiatives that strengthen integration between demand planning, material planning, and execution outcomes.
• Incorporate advanced analytics and AI‑driven tools to enhance data processing, improve insight generation, and elevate reporting quality and speed. About you