Materials Planning Specialist
Millipore Corporation

Job Info

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Work Location: San Jose, California
Shift: No
Department: EL-CT-IRB Ops Supply Chain
Recruiter: Beverly Dellisola

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Your Role:

EMD Electronics in San Jose, CA is seeking a Materials Planning Specialist. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager you will be supporting cross-functionally across EMD Electronics Operations.

This position includes managing resources and processes required to optimally plan, procure, store, and distribute materials, as well as optimizing stock levels, coordinating with suppliers, and implementing controls to enhance efficiency. Additionally, the Specialist will analyze performance indicators and results to identify and propose continuous improvement projects, as well as support monthly and quarterly activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage demand and supply planning of inventory, raw materials and finished goods through entire product life cycle, NPI to Obsolescence

• Create and maintain Master Production Schedule to meet on time deliveries and key performance indicators
• Work to resolve material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions
• Maintain and monitor spares and WIP. Complete disposition of excess and obsolete materials on a regular basis.
• Manage MRB and RMA process with timely resolution and set corrective and preventive process in place
• Coordinate with the engineering team to proactively identify critical issues, track design changes and obsolescence. Ensure bill of materials (BOM) is ready for production fulfillment and spares.
• Actively engage and collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to maintain an effective relationship driving quality, cost and service levels
• Develop standards and controls and drive improvements for ERP system, tracking and quality systems
• Drive and support warehouse optimization maximizing space and utilization
• Prepare monthly financial close reports including CIP and Inventory status, Capitalization updates, and other metrics tracked
• Collaborate with global supports teams, IT, Procurement, Finance, to implement changes

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in any Business or Engineering field with 3+ years of experience in materials planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Semiconductor tools and/or equipment
• Knowledge in manufacturing, planning processes, inventory analysis, forecast/demand
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing process and systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform in-depth data analysis

Pay Range for this position - $49,500 - $148,900

Our ranges incorporate all levels and career types available within this specific role, and are derived from relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.

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