Materials Planning Manager

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (‘OEMs’) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (‘EMS’) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Job Role / Job Overview

This role needs to manage Contract Manufacturing / Manufacturing to ensure material position accurately and timely per Customer’s forecast and backlog order, ensure inventory meet monthly and quarterly target, help establish good communication with Volex internal Departments, also escalate and resolve material supply issue, logistic issue and customs clearance issue.

Key Responsibilities

• Reports to General Manager (GM).
• Manage third-party partners to ensure accurate and timely material positioning according to material request plans.
• Oversee product end-of-life processes to minimize excess and obsolete costs.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring material availability and preventing delays caused by shortages.
• Execute supply chain processes including inventory analysis, demand planning, logistics management, and import/export operations.
• Perform demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution and resolving issues proactively.
• Drive backlog management analysis and provide actionable insights.
• Collect and synthesize demand data from factory sites, regional teams, and account managers to generate accurate demand signals for forecasting.
• Collaborate with local and regional planning teams to maintain and improve business processes.
• Monitor key metrics, prepare reports, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to priority projects through complex analysis and recommendations.
• May lead projects or teams, facilitating decision-making and ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in purchasing or materials planning within manufacturing environments, including exposure to managerial responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills in English and Indonesian; Chinese language skills are a plus.
• Proven ability to deliver operational results and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or EPICOR, and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with global teams across US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including internal and external partners.

Knowledge & Skills

• Continuous Improvement Processes
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Inventory Management
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Process Improvement
• Purchasing & Supplier Management
• ERP Systems (SAP, EPICOR)
• Warehouse Management

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.