The role receives the products forecast from Global Demand Supply (covering CMs, ODMs, and other supply partners) and translates it into supply for each CM and plans the consigned material demand-supply for CM and ODM partners.
Works with Engineering to keep the Finished Goods NS BOMs updated reflecting the product’s consigned parts.
Reports to the Global Demand supply (S&OP) mgr, feeding CM supply plan and supply commit status into the company’s consolidated supply-demand picture.
- Core Responsibilities
2.1 Material Forecast & CM Interface
- Receive the products forecast from Global Demand Supply (for CMs, ODMs, and other supply partners) and translate it into the consigned material demand-supply plan.
- Build and maintain the material forecast with CMs; work with them continuously to identify and resolve material availability gaps and shortages.
- Own the CM’s supply plan and supply commit; report status and risks back to Global Demand Supply for the company supply-demand picture.
2.2 Consigned Material & BOM Management
- Plan consigned material demand and supply for CM/ODM partners based on the products forecast.
- Update, together with Engineering, the Finished Goods NS BOMs to reflect the product’s consigned parts.
- Keep consigned-part records aligned between ERP/PLM and CM systems.
2.3 Subcontractor & Supply Partner Management
- Act as the primary day-to-day owner for all material preparedness with the Contract Manufacturer (CM) for materials and with the ODM on consigned parts.
- Execute procurement policies — order frequency, batch sizes, lead-time commitments, and pricing structures (NRE, unit cost, tooling) — within the commercial framework set by the Global Planning Manager.
- Manage quarterly and annual capacity allocation agreements, ensuring CM partners secure manufacturing slots aligned with forecast.
- Track CM KPIs (on-time delivery, cost variance, flexibility to demand changes); lead business reviews (MBRs/QBRs) with subcontractors and drive corrective action plans; prepare quarterly CM reconciliation for Global Planning Manager approval.
