Senior NPI Materials Planner

Senior Materials Planner in our Quick Turn/ NPI Materials Organization is a critical position requires exceptional materials management skills and supply planning expertise in a dynamic and fast paced environment, with a deep understanding of procurement, planning, and contract manufacturing supply chain in multinational manufacturing industry.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate effectively with Engineering Program Mgmt. teams to understand build requirements for new products supporting bring-up boards for validation and qualification. Support the engineers' requests on material transition, samples delivery, deviation release.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, engineering, manufacturing, to ensure alignment on NPI material requirements and build timelines. Use data analytics to identify and address potential roadblocks or challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance NPI supply chain efficiency and effectiveness. Find opportunities to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks using data analytics. Develop data-driven contingency plans and alternative sourcing strategies to minimize the impact of potential disruptions.
• Manage consigned material demand in ERP system and follow through with internal teams to ensure consigned materials readiness to schedule, manage the consigned inventory with accurate allocation and excess disposition.
• Monitor BOM changes and ensure all changes are identified and loaded accurately through MRP/SAP system.
• Manage build schedule shortages impacting CTB (clear to build) and work with materials support team on materials supply risk mitigation.
• Consolidate results and provide updates to cross functional teams on material status for all assigned NPI builds. Run review meetings with internal (engineering and operations) and external teams (CMs) to align build schedules.
• Prepare and communicate critical Materials availability updates to cross functional leadership teams; maintain executive reports and summaries, providing accurate and timely data to leadership on agreed cadence.

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in operations, IE, supply chain or Business preferred, with 5+ years most recent experience in materials planning, production planning/control, master scheduling or supply chain manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP demand planning and forecasting tools, along with strong understanding of NPI processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience working with BOM in OEM/CM environment required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proven experience in materials planning or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or high-tech industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analytics tools and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.