Supply Chain Materials Manager - Santa Clara, United States - Palo Alto Networks

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    Description
    PALO ALTO NETWORKS is the fastest-growing security company in history.

    We offer the chance to be part of an important mission:
    ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life.

    If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Work with the EMS project buyers, material planner, production control, planning manager, and production team in support of daily production activities including clear to build and planning scenarios

    In collaboration with the Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) team, this individual will be responsible for ensuring the continuity of supply to meet on-time execution of the sustaining production revenue

    Manage escalation process between EMS and internal Commodity Managers for PANW controlled suppliers and components. Coordinate cross functional discussions

    Implement strategic supply chain programs including VMI, Min/Max, and drive lead-time reduction programs to improve material availability. Coordinate and execute flexibility and buffer strategies defined by planning

    Responsible for EOL/LTB management. Mitigate, manage and disposition of excess and obsolete inventory. Partner with cross functional teams in component life cycle management

    Audit of EMS purchasing attributes for optimal efficiencies (LT, MOQ/EOQ, ABC, Incoterms, Procurement Method)

    Work closely with EMS partner to review and improve supply chain processes and procedures, identifying gaps, and planning solutions to fill those gaps through the implementation of industry best practices


    Maintain and provide metrics on EMS performance, execution to commit, on time delivery, materials availability, inventory liabilities and manufacturing operations data.

    Present executive summary of material metrics and quarterly business reviews (QBR)

    In collaboration with cross functional teams, this individual will develop, document, and maintain the Supply Chain Material processes and procedures in support of sustaining Palo Alto Networks products


    QUALIFICATIONS:
    BS/BA or 4-year degree in related field and7+ years purchasing, material management and supply chain management experience

    Experience in Buying/Procurement/Materials/Commodity/Supply Chain

    Strong understanding of ERP/MRP, What If Scenarios, Clear to Build

    Experience working with Contract Manufacturing / EMS providers

    Knowledge of Demand Planning and Supply Plan Commit Process

    Detailed understanding of production control and factory floor execution, PCBA and System Integration

    Ability to resolve issue and engage with cross functional team members such as manufacturing technical and supply chain team members

    Ability to chair a weekly cross functional materials management meeting

    Ability to multi-tasking, handle multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

    Superior time management skills and strong attention to detail

    Strong desire to success and be able to work independently and as part of a team

    Creative and analytical approach to problem solving

    Lead and motivate towards a "partnership" concept

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

    ERP systems, Arena, Agile, SAP, Kinaxis

    APICS/NAPM Certification a plus

    Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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