Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
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 ObsolescenceCreate and maintain Master Production Schedule to meet on time deliveries and key performance indicatorsWork to resolve material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptionsMaintain 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 placeCoordinate 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 levelsDevelop standards and controls and drive improvements for ERP system, tracking and quality systemsDrive and support warehouse optimization maximizing space and utilizationPrepare monthly financial close reports including CIP and Inventory status, Capitalization updates, and other metrics trackedCollaborate 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 equipmentKnowledge in manufacturing, planning processes, inventory analysis, forecast/demandFamiliarity with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365)Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive to improve existing process and systemsStrong analytical skills with the ability to perform in-depth data analysis
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
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