About this role
We are seeking an
experienced Material Planner to join our dynamic supply chain team, focusing on
PCBAs and electronic components. The ideal candidate will focus on PCBAs and
electronic components, should have a strong background in contract manufacturing
environments, ensuring efficient material planning, inventory management, and
supply chain optimization. This role involves collaborating with engineering,
design, production and procurement teams to support product life cycle
management, handle engineering changes, and manage clear-to-build and run-out
analysis. This role involves daily management of supply and constraints, status
reporting and escalation, supplier engagement, and the relentless pursuit of
operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Ensure correct
demand is system driven and properly communicated to external and internal
suppliers. Responsible to conduct clear-to-build analyses to ensure all
materials, components, and resources are available and in alignment with
production build plan, identifying, owning and resolving any bottlenecks in
advance
- Develop and
maintain material requirement plans for PCBAs and electronic components, manage
inventory levels, and minimize shortages or inventory excess
- Manage product life
cycle processes, including phase-in/phase-out strategies for components,
obsolescence planning, and end-of-life (EOL) management to support seamless
transitions
- Coordinate
engineering changes by assessing impacts on material availability, work along
with the PM on updating BOMs (Bills of Materials), and adjusting procurement
plans in alignment with cross functional teams
- Maintain commits
for contract manufacturing vendors, analyzing their production capabilities,
lead times, and constraints to ensure continuous supply. Communicate and
mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as supplier delays or component
shortages
- Participate in
continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP system enhancements and
supply chain process improvement to streamline material planning
processes. Support cross-functional teams in new product introductions
(NPIs), ensuring material readiness from prototype to full-scale production
- Develop, Track and
Report KPI's to cross functional teams such as CTB, DOH, Inventory Excess,
Obsolescence. Own end-to-end data integrity in system to ensure accurate
demand is being transmitted to vendors
- Bachelor's Degree
in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related
field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of
experience as a Material Planner or similar role in electronics manufacturing,
with a focus on PCBAs and contract manufacturing environments
- Proven expertise in
MRP/ERP systems for supply chain
- Strong skills in
product life cycle management, including handling component obsolescence and
EOL transitions
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Proficiency in clear-to-build processes and
run-out reports
- Excellent
analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work
collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to thrive
in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting