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Sr Material Planner

Location: 

Nakhon Ratchasima, TH

Posting Date:  May 14, 2026
Job ID:  14201

About our group:

Our Supply Planning team is responsible for translating demand into executable supply plans that ensure the right materials and products are available at the right time, cost, and quality. We work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and suppliers to balance demand, supply, inventory, and capacity across the full product lifecycle.

About the role - you will:

  • Own end-to-end supply planning, including shortage management and recovery actions across the supply chain
  • Drive purchasing execution (PO, RFQ, lead time management) to ensure material availability aligned with production plans
  • Analyze supply-demand gaps using data and AI tools to identify risks and simulate scenarios
  • Translate data insights into actionable decisions across cost, lead time, capacity, and demand impact
  • Manage trade-offs and supply risks to ensure continuity and optimize business outcomes
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance (delivery, lead time, reliability)
  • Assess supplier capacity and align supply capability with demand requirements
  • Support New Product Development (NPD), ensuring material readiness and smooth ramp-up
  • Coordinate qualification activities (new parts, suppliers, and processes)
  • Apply structured problem-solving and continuous improvement to enhance planning and purchasing efficiency
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure seamless operations

About you:

  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into business decisions
  • Comfortable working in complex, fast-paced, and ambiguous environments
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and drive results under tight timelines
  • Proactive, ownership-driven, and solution-oriented
  • Curious and adaptable, with a strong interest in data, AI, and digital tools 

Your experience includes:

  • Experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Operations, Industrial Engineer or related field
  • Experience in supplier management, capacity planning, NPD, or qualification processes
  • Familiarity with SAP / ERP systems
  • Strong data analysis skills (Excel, dashboards, or similar tools)
  • Background in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields is a plus

Location:

Our Korat facility is our largest manufacturing site worldwide, with more than 10,000 employees. Here, our team produces cloud-based storage equipment, from individual storage components to finished drives. Employees enjoy ample on-site parking, free shuttle vans and buses within the city of Korat, as well as transportation to and from Bangkok and Khon Kaen province on weekends. At work, you can grab a delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snacks at one of our 24/7 on-site canteens or coffee shops. We offer table tennis, basketball, volleyball, a running/walking trail, and exercise classes in our on-site fitness center. In addition, there are relaxing spaces with comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors, perfect for taking a break during the day.

 

Location: Korat Thailand
Travel: None

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Us

With more than four decades of storage innovation, Seagate empowers humanity to thrive in the data age and helps people and businesses navigate the ever-expanding data landscape. 

We craft precision-engineered, cutting-edge solutions that help the world store and manage exponential data growth.

Seagate is powered by our talented and passionate workforce of 29,000 employees across the globe who embody our core values: integrity, innovation, and inclusion. Striving towards excellence every single day, we show up with these values for our customers, business partners, shareholders, and communities alike.

Join us and get inspired to make a difference in the datasphere!

 

 

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