Management Trainee (Planning)

About Shokz

As the first bone conduction headset manufacturer in China, Shokz pioneered the foray into patented bone conduction technology and has built itself as a world-renowned headphone brand with its signature open-ear design. Utilising numerous patented acoustics and health technology, Shokz aims to accelerate the development of their True Wireless Stereo series, their bone-conduction hearing aid and health product line.

Position Overview

You will be part of the Demand Planning team, deeply involved in building the company’s sales and operations planning system. You will learn and practice end-to-end planning processes from market demand to supply chain execution and gradually grow into a supply chain expert capable of managing demand forecasting and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Learning & Development

a. Systematically learn core methodologies such as demand forecasting, inventory management, replenishment planning, and end-of-life (EOL) management.

b. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between sales forecasts and inventory health.

2. Demand Forecasting & Analysis

a. Apply statistical methods and data tools to participate in market demand forecasting and support sales and supply decision-making.

3. Inventory Management

a. Analyze sales warehouse inventory, identify slow-moving or obsolete stock risks, and assist in optimizing replenishment strategies and inventory structure.

4. Order Fulfillment & Delivery

a. Support last-mile delivery operations, shortage management, and transfer order execution to ensure a smooth customer delivery experience.

5. New Product Introduction & EOL Management

a. Participate in demand analysis and supply preparation for new product launches, support planning and execution of product phase-out (EOL).

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

a. Work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure forecasting outputs and replenishment strategies are effectively implemented.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Management Science, Logistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields preferred;

2. Strong data analysis skills, proficient in Excel; familiarity with Python, SQL, or BI tools is a plus;

3. Strong interest in supply chain management, with the ability to learn quickly and think analytically;

4. Good communication and collaboration skills, capable of coordinating across multiple stakeholders;

5. Responsible, able to work under pressure, and proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvement.