SUPPLY PLANNER

RESPONSIBILITIES 

1 Supply Planning 

• Develop supply plans based on sales forecast, demand plans, and inventory targets for Vietnam Lab and SEA lab 

• Calculate material or finished goods requirements using BOM (Bill of Materials). 

• Determine the optimal order quantity considering lead time, MOQ, and production capacity. 

2 Inventory Management 

• Monitor daily inventory levels and analyze stock health to avoid shortages or excess. 

• Propose adjustments to supply plans in response to changes in demand or supply constraints. 

• Provide early warnings of potential stock-out or overstock situations. 

3 Supply Execution & Tracking 

• Monitor supply fulfillment against PO commitments and coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely delivery and product availability 

• Manage issues such as delays, quantity discrepancies, and supply risks. 

4 Cross-functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Lab, Procurement, WH and Finance to align supply plans with market needs. 

• Communicate supply risks, changes, and mitigation plans promptly. 

5 Reporting & Analysis 

• Prepare reports on inventory status, supply plans, service levels, and stock risks. 

• Analyze root causes of stock-out or overstock and recommend improvement actions. 

• Use data-driven insights to optimize planning accuracy and supply chain performance. 

REQUIREMENTS 

Experience: 3 years as a supply planner; experience working at companies or factories that use BOM (Bill of Materials). 

Education background: Bachelor or above 

Personality: 

• Assertive, willing to push: Not afraid to ask for information. 

• Not afraid of conflicts. 

• Persistent follow-up: No answer means not letting go. 

• Handles pressure well: Shortage, delays, or plan changes but still stays calm. 

• High ownership: Does not blame the system or other people. 

Work mindset: 

• Data-driven: Communicates with numbers, not feelings. 

• Prefers control rather than being passive. 

Professional skills: 

• Strong understanding of:  

• Inventory, supply capability, stock-out timing, and inbound schedule. 

• Lead time impacts. 

• Tracking and follow-up. 

• Manual operations. 

• Early warning for shortage/excess. 

• Good Excel skills:  

• Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index, Match. 

• English: Good communication skills; able to work with international markets.