Production Material Control Director

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Lumentum is seeking the Production Material Control Director to overseeplanning logistics and procurement managementat ourDongguan Guangdong manufacturing site. You will own site-level supply chain execution build a high-performance team and implement strategies for operational excellence. This role requires proven experience in leading supply chain operations developing cross-functional partnerships and driving efficiency within manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Ownership:

• Manage end-to-endproduction planning inventory control logistics and procurement management for the Dongguan site.
• Ensure on-time shipments inventory optimization (turns/waste reduction) and fulfillment of customer commitments.
• Oversee supply chain performance metrics (OTD inventory health logistics/procurement costs).

Process & Strategy:

• Design/implement integrated workflows forplanning logistics and procurement governance.
• Develop site-specific strategies forprocurement cost optimization(indirect) warehousing and 3PL management.
• Drive continuous improvement (Kaizen) in planning accuracy logistics efficiency and procurement compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with engineering manufacturing and finance for NPI launches engineering changes and cost forecasting.
• Collaborate withglobal procurement teamson supplier performance contracts and policy alignment.
• Enhance operational visibility through data-driven variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast).

Supplier & Risk Management:

• Manage procurement activitiesfor indirect suppliers (performance quality delivery cost).
• Negotiate and govern logistics/3PL contracts; ensure flexibility to handle demand volatility.
• Implement proactive shortage management within inventory turn targets.

Team & Culture:

• Build and lead a high-performance team inplanning logistics and procurement management.
• Foster ethics accountability and an inclusive culture.

Requirements:

• Bachelors/masters in supply chain Operations or related field.
• 10 years working experience inmanufacturing supply chain management and optical module industry is preferred.
• Expertise inS&OP demand/supply planning logistics optimization and procurement governance.
• Experience inmanaging indirect procurement categories(MRO facilities services CAPEX).
• Track record in team development and operational KPI delivery (OTD cost reduction).
• Champion ofcontinuous improvement/root-cause analysis.
• Understanding ofPearl River Delta logistics networks and procurement ecosystems.
• Fluent English; exceptional communication and cross-functional influence.
• Integrity and adaptability in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.