TP-Link Systems Inc. · 1 day ago
Supply Planner - Global Product Lines
Irvine, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yrTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. They are currently seeking a Supply Planner with Consumer Electronics experience to own demand validation and supply execution for assigned global product lines, ensuring alignment between demand and manufacturing capacity.
ElectronicsHardwareHealth CareInternetSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Validate sales and business demand through rigorous data analysis, incorporating historical performance, forecast accuracy, market dynamics, product lifecycle considerations, and commercial strategy
Challenge and refine demand assumptions by triangulating forecast data, sell-in / sell-out performance, channel inventory, and market signals
Partner closely with Sales and Product teams to ensure demand plans are realistic, executable, and aligned with business objectives and priorities
Contribute to NPI (New Product Introduction) and GTM (Go-to-Market) planning and execution
Translate validated business demand into clear, structured, and executable Master Demand Schedules (MDS), and formally hand off MDS inputs to PMC for production planning and execution
Work in close partnership with PMC to ensure MDS assumptions, priorities, and timing are fully understood, aligned, and feasible within capacity, lead time, and material constraints
Participate in joint demand–supply reviews with PMC to reconcile demand signals with supply capabilities, resolve gaps, and align on committed supply plans
Actively track production progress and delivery status to ensure demand commitments are met
Serve as the execution owner when supply exceptions threaten on-time delivery, proactively escalate and drive resolution across Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, and Procurement
Assess demand urgency and business criticality to prioritize limited supply resources across competing requests
Coordinate expedited production or logistics solutions when necessary to protect critical shipments and business outcomes
Make trade-off decisions and align stakeholders on prioritization under constrained conditions
Conduct ongoing analysis of forecast accuracy, demand variance, and sales vs. forecast performance
Perform root-cause analysis on forecast deviations and execution gaps; translate insights into corrective actions and planning improvements
Support continuous improvement of demand planning and supply execution processes
Own local finished goods inventory planning, ensuring inventory levels meet validated demand and service level targets while avoiding excess and obsolete stock
Allocate limited supply to business teams in line with approved demand forecasts and agreed allocation ratios, considering supply availability and business priorities
Monitor inventory health metrics including coverage, turns, aging, and risk exposure
When excess or obsolete inventory arises, actively push cross-functional resolution plans, including reallocation, promotion support, or supply adjustments
Ensure inventory plans are aligned with demand changes, supply constraints, and evolving business priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field
Proven experience in supply chain planning, inventory analysis, demand planning, or purchasing
Advanced Excel skills are critical (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, modeling)
Strong data analysis skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Bilingual fluency in Mandarin and English (written and verbal) is required
Ability to respond to urgent operational issues when required
Ability and willingness to work off-hours as needed to support international supply chain communications
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to work full-time in-office
Preferred
Experience using Python for data analysis or automation
Experience with Power BI or other BI/visualization tools
Experience supporting global or multi-region supply chains
Background in consumer electronics, networking, or retail distribution
Benefits
Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Company
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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