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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Materials Planning Teams are responsible for the plans, schedules, and monitoring of the movement of material through the production cycle. They find quantity and order date for materials to meet production or engineering schedules, initiate purchase or production requisitions compliant with supply agreements, and develop the schedule to be used in the production facility based on forecasts and historical analysis. The Team develops specifications for new contract orders as well as forecasts and plans for labor requirements. They provide timely and accurate input on supplier performance and may be asked to participate in higher level supplier performance reviews with the sourcing team. They also monitor cost, schedule and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value.
This position is 100% on-site at their Redwood City, CA location.
Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations. Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to find whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate. If TE finds that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.
Responsibilities
Oversee the developing and maintaining valid production schedules from the backlog and demand forecast to meet customer requirements, while utilizing resources cost effectively. Assist Value Stream Leaders in leading materials related projects and play a key role in New Product Introductions. Maintain a valid plan in SAP/Rapid Response. Plans flow of work through plant, considering raw materials and shipping dates of finished products. Working closely with cross-functional leads, identify, plan and resolve inconsistencies and gaps between demand and supply. Alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Work with Procurement to ensure material availability. Load and review part number detail on weekly basis. Keep Interco suppliers workload level loaded. Communicate ship schedules to Customer Service Advocates. Monitor weekly customer shipments/STO. Monitors lead times and lead time offsets in the system to reflect flow and lean manufacturing principles. Highlight parts for maintenance of the item master in MRP environment. Release, Print and combine Production order packets and labels for manufacturing. Review and work Exception messages daily. Participate in cycle counting program. Manage inventory levels to assist Days on Hand targets
What your background should look like: BS or BA Degree is a plus. Some experience in a Materials Planning position or previous Master Scheduling experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Candidate must maintain a positive, professional attitude Possess the ability to multi-task in a changing environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure, balancing conflicting priorities and resource constraints. Thorough understanding of MRP logic and inventory strategies. Experience with SAP is preferred. Track attainment to production schedule. Schedule release of finished material to customer orders. Inventory management. Ability to examine and adjust material issues. Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is a plus. Advanced Computer skills: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint. APICS certification is a plus.
Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $33.65/hr - $50.48 an hr ($70,000- 105,000 annually) (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets