Sr. Materials/Planning Specialist - Woburn, United States - Skyworks

Description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. Our work culture values diversity, social responsibility, open communication, mutual trust and respect. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together can change the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 72429

Sr Materials Planning Specialist

Inventory control and management will be your focus as a Sr Materials Planning Specialist. You may also be responsible for tracking inventory trends, discovering ways to save money, and maintaining consistency in material quality. You may be required to handle inventory for production or inventory of products to be shipped to customers.

Material Specialist use software systems to design material and supply movement plans for companies. Predict and track customer product demand and develop productivity improvement proposals.

Aspiring Material Specialist must have excellent communication, organization, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, and familiarity with computer and materials management software, such as SAP.

The Material Specialist will work to streamline the New Product Introduction for the DAS business unit. This professional will oversee the acquisition, distribution, allocation, delivery, and resource disposal of materials. She/he will keep stakeholders communicated on material status across the BU.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the MRP system and all inventory and resources
• Oversee the acquisition, distribution, allocation, delivery, and resource disposal.
• Direct availability and allocation of materials, supplies, and finished products.
• Analyze and coordinate logistical functions related to the organization's assigned product(s).
• Maintain and develop positive business relationships with a customer's key personnel involved in or directly relevant to a logistics activity.
• Plan, organize, and execute logistics support activities such as maintenance planning, repair analysis, and test equipment recommendations.
• Assign locations to build customer samples
• Follow up with suppliers on orders
• Procure materials for various locations
• Manage rentals
• Follow up on purchase requests with buyers
• Manage various databases

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree (Business, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or Supply Chain Management) with four years of experience or equivalent experience.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to function in an ambiguous environment and multi-task when needed.
• Experience with ERP system management (SAP).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment/production floor.

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Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.