VP ops

Role Overview

This role is pivotal in ensuring uninterrupted production, driven by accurate planning, timely availability of electronic components, optimized inventory, and strong MRP/ERP discipline. The position requires deep expertise in managing materials and planning within a complex EMS/PCB/electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Control (PPC)

• Own and drive MPS/MRP-based production planning across SMT, THT, and box-build lines
• Align demand forecasts with capacity and material availability
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and on-time customer deliveries

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead strategic sourcing of electronic components such as ICs, semiconductors, passives, connectors, and PCB materials
• Manage long-lead and imported components
• Develop alternate vendor base for critical parts
• Drive cost optimization and supplier performance

Inventory & Stores Management

• Own inventory strategy across Raw Material (RM), Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods (FG)
• Improve inventory turns while ensuring zero stock-outs
• Ensure material accuracy, traceability, and cycle count discipline
• Reduce obsolete and aging inventory

Material Flow & Supply Chain

• Ensure seamless material flow from vendors to shop floor
• Manage inbound logistics, warehousing, and material handling for electronic components
• Strengthen demand planning and forecasting accuracy

Operational Governance

• Establish KPIs for planning accuracy, material availability, and inventory control
• Drive ERP/MRP system discipline across planning and stores functions
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Sales for smooth operations

Requirements

Must Have

• 15–20+ years of experience in Electronics / EMS / PCB / Electronic product manufacturing
• Direct ownership of Production Planning, Procurement, and Inventory functions
• Strong hands-on experience with MRP/ERP-based planning systems
• Experience managing vendors for electronic components
• Strong understanding of inventory turns, working capital, and material aging
• Experience handling high-SKU, material-intensive manufacturing environments

Good to Have

• Exposure to high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing
• Experience in global sourcing and imports
• Engineering background (Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical)