Summary

Our client is a fast-growing global provider of technology and hardware solutions. We are seeking a Senior Materials Program Manager to lead material readiness, optimize supply chain operations, and provide data-driven insights to support business growth.  

Reporting directly to global operations leadership, this high-impact role is ideal for supply chain professionals who excel in fast-paced environments and want to expand their strategic sourcing and program management capabilities.  

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Execution (Clear to Build) 

• Handle the Clear to Build (CTB) process to ensure smooth execution and provide clear visibility on materials over a 26-week horizon. 

• Proactively identify and track material issues (including sub-tier supply chain challenges) until they are fully closed and resolved. 

Supply Allocation & Risk Management 

• Lead the allocation of components in tight supply, providing an aggregated view of supply versus demand. 

• Establish the baseline for program and site-allocation decisions to protect product ramp and production schedules. 

New Product Materials Readiness (NPI) 

• Lead material readiness during the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase to deeply understand the supply base and associated challenges. 

• Identify critical engineering release milestones, assess the necessity for risk ramps, and manage associated liabilities to safeguard material supply. 

Supplier Relationship Management & Market Intelligence 

• Build and manage strategic relationships with Asian ODM/JDM/EMS partners to ensure priority allocation, early supply signals, and preferred customer status. 

• Conduct regular Supplier Business Reviews to track performance KPIs (quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness). 

• Monitor commodity pricing trends, market availability, and lead-time shifts to recommend make/buy decisions, alternate parts, or pre-buy strategies. 

Logistics & Operational Support 

• Collaborate with logistics partners to optimize finished product inbound lead times, costs, and inventory control. 

• Document defective products and work directly with manufacturers on returns and replacements to maintain continuous production support. 

Reporting & Business Insights 

• Build, maintain, and deliver concise, timely reports and summaries on a regular basis.  
• Provide data-driven visibility and insights to support executive decision-making and business growth.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or quantitative fields.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or project management.
• Strong domain expertise with Asian ODM / JDM / EMS and product development processes.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills, capable of working under pressure in a scaling environment.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English.
• Preferred: Experience in a startup or fast-growing environment; advanced predictive modeling skills.

Post Time｜2026/06/29