PMC Manager

Job Title:

Production & Material Control (PMC) Manager

Location:

[Springfield, Vermont / Conditional Hybrid]

Reporting To:
Director of Supply Chain

Direct Reports: [1~2]

As the core engine of factory supply chain operations, the PMC Manager leads the

PMC team to ensure manufacturing continuity and honor customer delivery

commitments. This is achieved through precise demand forecasting, master production

scheduling, proactive procurement execution, and strategic inventory level

management.

The ideal candidate must possess hands‑on expertise in integrating and managing the

three core pillars—Planning, Procurement, and Inventory Control—within a large‑

scale Battery, Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or high‑tech ODM/OEM

1. Production & Planning Management

Master Scheduling & MRP Execution:
Lead the formulation and execution of

the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning

(MRP), aligning production capacity and material availability with sales forecasts

and customer orders.

NPI to Mass Production Ramp:
Oversee end‑to‑end production scheduling

from New Product Introduction (NPI) to Mass Production (MP). Coordinate

across Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to ensure 100% Clear-to-

Build (CTB) readiness during trial runs and ramp‑up phases.

S&OP & Change Management:
Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

alignment. Respond swiftly to customer demand fluctuations and Engineering

Change Orders (ECOs), adjusting production plans dynamically to minimize

Strategic Sourcing Execution: Oversee procurement functions for critical

PCB/semiconductor components). Formulate purchasing strategies, lead supplier

negotiations, and manage purchase order (PO) life cycles.

(OTD). Address supply bottlenecks, lead‑time delays, and expedite/defer

requests (Pull‑in / Push‑out) by establishing proactive risk buffers.

3. Inventory & Material Control

Inventory Health & Strategy:
Maintain overall inventory health by defining

tailored inventory strategies (e.g., Safety Stock logic, Min/Max levels, VMI

programs), balancing material availability against working capital optimization.

E&O & Aging Inventory Control:
Track excess and obsolete (E&O) and aging

stock. Drive cross‑functional disposition actions (re‑use, return, scrap) to reduce

inventory write‑downs.

for inventory data analytics, consistently improving Inventory Turnover Rates and

Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) accuracy.

4. Team Leadership & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Team Development:
Mentor and manage the PMC team (including Planners

and Material Control Specialists), setting clear KPIs and career growth pathways.

Stakeholder Interface:
Act as the key operational interface bridging external

clients and suppliers with internal Engineering, Production, Quality, and Finance

teams to resolve critical supply chain bottlenecks.

1. Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Business

Administration, Material/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

2. Work Experience

8+ years of supply chain experience in electronics or EV manufacturing, high‑

tech, or EMS industries, with at least 2 years in a managerial/leadership role.

Proven experience in large‑scale contract manufacturing environments with a

deep understanding of tier‑1 EMS operational workflows.

Experience managing annual procurement spend exceeding $100M USD is

strongly preferred.

3. Technical & Functional Skills

Strong analytical, negotiation, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills

particularly for market trend analysis, cost evaluation, and forecasting.

Proficient in MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Eci‑Max, Oracle), with deep

knowledge of production scheduling algorithms, PO execution workflows, and

inventory modules.

Data Analytical skills in advanced Excel functions, visualization toolsets (e.g.

PowerBI, Tableau) is a plus.

Familiarity with US local import/export regulations and logistics compliance

standards.

4. Languages & Soft Skills

Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin (Optional) to effectively engage

with global clients and overseas supply bases.

Advanced analytical capability, strong resilience under high‑pressure

environments, and proven complex problem‑solving skills.

Certified by APICS (CSCP or CPIM).

Direct experience in the AI Server, data center hardware, or system assembly

Data Analytical skills in advanced Excel functions, visualization toolsets (e.g.