Manager, New Materials Transition & Inventory Governance

About the Role

Imagine being responsible for materials planning and inventory governance for the world's largest jewellery brand. If you love working with and managing suppliers, then you might be our next Manager, Material Planning - New Material Transition and Inventory Governance at Pandora Crafting & Supply.

Key Responsibilities

New Material Transition Management

• Lead material transition projects from current materials to new materials across production and supply chain operations
• Drive phase-in and phase-out strategies to ensure seamless material conversion without impacting production continuity
• Align transition plans and timelines with GSC, I&PD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, and other key stakeholders
• Ensure planning readiness for new materials, including planning parameters, system setup, and inventory strategies

Demand, Supply & Purchase Planning Alignment

• Collaborate with GSC and cross-functional stakeholders to align demand forecasts, supply requirements, and transition plans
• Develop and manage material purchase plans to support production requirements while aligning with corporate hedging strategies and targets
• Balance inventory requirements between outgoing and incoming materials to avoid shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence
• Ensure material availability while optimizing inventory investment and working capital performance

Inventory Governance, Working Capital & Financial Planning

• Govern inventory levels to maintain optimal coverage and support business continuity
• Monitor and manage inventory exposure during material transitions, including excess and obsolete (E&O) risks
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives and inventory disposition plans
• Develop inventory projections and material outlooks to support financial forecasting, budgeting, hedging activities, and working capital planning
• Partner with Finance to provide visibility on inventory value, transition impacts, and inventory-related risks
• Ensure inventory accuracy and planning parameter alignment within ERP systems
• Govern raw material consignment inventory for both in-house manufacturing and contract manufacturing operations, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, and effective working capital management

Cross-functional Alignment & Project Governance

• Act as the key coordinator across GSC, I&PD, Procurement, Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Operations to ensure successful material transitions
• Facilitate governance reviews to track project milestones, inventory exposure, supply readiness, and risk mitigation actions
• Drive decision-making and stakeholder alignment on transition priorities and implementation plans
• Establish and monitor consignment inventory strategies, replenishment plans, and stock policies to support both internal production and external manufacturing requirements

Risk Management & Performance Monitoring

• Identify and assess risks related to material availability, forecast changes, transition timing, inventory exposure, and capacity constraints
• Develop mitigation and contingency plans to safeguard production continuity and business commitments
• Monitor and report key performance indicators related to material transition, inventory health, Fill Rate on Time, and Target
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning effectiveness and transition governance processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain & Logistics Management, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced certifications are a plus
• Experience managing material transition, new product introduction (NPI), or phase-in/phase-out activities is preferred
• Strong analytical, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning processes
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines with a solution-oriented mindset
• Strong sense of accountability, with the ability to work independently and manage stakeholders effectively
• Good command of Thai and English

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world's largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of Material Management and report to the Senior Manager, Materials Management.

What We Offer

• Join a team that is as diverse and inclusive as our jewellery
• Foster your growth and craft opportunities through our learning and development programmes
• A wide range of opportunities and benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and cared for
• Transportation services available to drop you at the closest BTS station and other community areas

About Pandora

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.

Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company's products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries.