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If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.\nJob Summary\nTo support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an [Material and Planning Manager] located in [Jiading, Shanghai].\nOrganizationally, the Material & Planning Manager leads the operation of the subunit function of Material& Planning under FPS Jiading/Supply Chain Management and is ultimately responsible for ensuring that all activities within this area and secure it is optimally performed.\nContribute to work actively towards overall capacity and material availability for both middle range MRP and long term forecast, drive for a balance of customer demand fulfilment and Inventory level.\nWhat a typical day looks like:\nOverall responsibility to the processes within Material & Planning.\nLead and coordinate work in the function according to department requirements and guidelines\nContinuously improve and develop processes which related to forecast, Inventory management.\nDrive ITO improvement together with purchase team.\nUtilize efficiently of the human resources in own area of responsibility.\nEmployee competence development responsibility for the Material & Planning team.\nResponsible for performance review in Material & Planning Team.\nInfluence employee compensation arrangements and pay rates.\nApprove payments and costs within authorized range.\nOrder and grant overtime, training, and leaves.\nOther tasks assigned by Head of Supply Chain Management.\nThe experience we’re looking to add to our team:\nBachelor or above\n10 years of Material Planning experience + 3 years of management experience.\nExcellent English skills.\nExcellent Communication and negotiation skills.\nGood analytical competence and presentation skills.\nHere are a few of our preferred experiences:\nMajor in logistics or International Business is a plus\nWhat you’ll receive for the great work you provide:\nSocial Insurance\nCommercial insurance\nPTO\nTransportation allowance\nAnnual medical check-up\nJob Category\nGlobal Procurement & Supply ChainRequired Skills:\nOptional Skills:\nFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email  and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. 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