ODM Materials Manager

The ODM Materials Manager will own material readiness, supply continuity, and production execution with assigned ODM partners across server and infrastructure hardware programs. This role serves as the client's single point of accountability for ODM material planning, Commit-to-Build execution, and risk recovery to support global data center buildout schedules.

Key Responsibilities

·       Manage end-to-end ODM partner engagement for material readiness, production planning, and supply

·       execution.

·       Drive MRP alignment, CTB cycles, material availability tracking, and shortage escalation against build plans.

·       Partner with commodity management, NPI, logistics, PO management, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve constraints.

·       Translate supply risks into actionable recovery plans and concise leadership updates.

·       Drive accountability with external partners to maintain on-time delivery and operational discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

·       8+ years of experience in materials management, supply planning, manufacturing operations, or related supply chain roles.

·       Strong experience managing complex BOMs in high-volume manufacturing environments.

·       Hands-on experience working with ODM planning and procurement teams.

·       Strong analytical, communication, conflict management, and stakeholder coordination

·       Hyperscale, cloud infrastructure, data center, ODM, or EMS experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience supporting server, network, storage, or infrastructure hardware programs.

Notes

ODM experience is highly encouraged. Candidate should be comfortable navigating ambiguity, managing partner accountability, and communicating status clearly to leadership.

Must-Have Skills

·       8+ years of experience in materials management, supply planning, manufacturing operations, or related supply – at least 6 years in Tech (hardware/ software) industry or high tech industry

·       Hands-on experience working with ODM planning and procurement teams.  Hyperscale, cloud infrastructure, data center, ODM, or EMS experience strongly preferred

·       Strong analytical, communication, conflict management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

·       Mandarin Language 

·       Experience supporting server, network, storage, or infrastructure hardware programs.

·       Procurement and execution experience

·       Not a sourcing role (negotiation and contract) This is an execution role

·       Late night meetings with ODM would be possible – times varies, over time not required, flexibility is needed