About this role
Key Responsibilities: Materials Requirements Planning:
• Develop material plans for assigned product lines or component categories Calculate material requirements based on production forecasts and inventory targets • Coordinate procurement activities to align with material needs • Adjust material plans to accommodate changes in demand or lead times • Ensure optimal material availability while minimizing excess inventory
Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams • Support new product introductions and design activities • Communicate material availability and supply constraints • Participate in S&OP processes and planning cycles • Provide procurement and planning expertise to cross-functional projects
Supplier Management and Performance:
• Manage supplier relationships and performance expectations • Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and service metrics • Implement supplier improvement initiatives • Address supplier performance issues • Develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers
Inventory Management and Optimization:
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across assigned categories • Implement inventory control strategies and stocking policies • Analyze inventory turns, aging, and obsolescence risks • Develop approaches to reduce excess while preventing shortages • Support inventory accuracy through monitoring and reconciliation
Analysis and Reporting:
• Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify improvement opportunities Develop cost models and pricing benchmarks • Monitor key performance indicators and metrics • Prepare procurement and materials reports for management • Support savings initiatives and track results • Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field • 2-4 years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or supply chain • operations • Experience with sourcing methodologies and materials requirements planning • Knowledge of supplier management and inventory control techniques • Experience in manufacturing or high-tech industry preferred
Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, material planning, and inventory management • Analytical skills with ability to evaluate market data, material requirements, and spend information • Negotiation skills with ability to achieve favorable terms and pricing • Proficiency with procurement systems, planning tools, and data analysis • Good understanding of supplier management and performance measurement • Effective communication and relationship management abilities • Problem-solving orientation with practical approach to supply chain challenges Knowledge of contract terms and material planning parameters • Experience with cost modeling and total cost analysis • Understanding of semiconductor industry supply markets and manufacturing processes • Decision-making capabilities balancing cost, availability, and supply risk
Travel Requirements:
• Moderate travel required (10-15% of time) • May include travel to supplier locations and company facilities
Level of Authority:
• Makes decisions regarding supplier selection, material plans, and inventory levels • Commits company to purchase agreements within defined approval limits • Recommends commodity strategies and planning approaches • Escalates significant procurement and planning issues to appropriate management • Works independently on standard activities with general supervision
Job Complexity:
• Performs moderately complex procurement and planning activities requiring analysis and judgment • Manages multiple commodity categories, suppliers, and material plans • Resolves supply issues involving various stakeholders and considerations • Requires understanding of semiconductor supply markets and manufacturing flows • Expected to balance cost objectives, material availability, and inventory levels • Navigates competing priorities from various departments and operations • Works in complex manufacturing environment with specialized supply chain requirements