About this role
Job title: Supply Chain Manager
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Planning and Purchasing Manager to oversee the end-to-end material lifecycle at our manufacturing site. You will be responsible for ensuring non-stop production through meticulous demand planning, proactive sourcing, and high-level stakeholder collaboration. This role combines operational excellence with people leadership, requiring a candidate who can navigate complex global supply chains while fostering a high-performing local team.
What You'll Do
- Oversee end-to-end material lifecycle at the manufacturing site, ensuring non-stop production through meticulous demand planning, proactive sourcing, and high-level stakeholder collaboration.
- Lead planning, timely ordering and on-time delivery of materials and spare parts; manage escalations related to confirmation or delivery issues.
- Source and manage domestic service contracts, from commercial negotiations to service quality assurance and supplier relationships.
- Manage and develop a small team of buyers and materials planners; collaborate with strategic global procurement to represent site requirements and ensure corporate rule execution.
- Represent the Supply Chain department to internal stakeholders (process and equipment engineering groups, facility, R&D, business units, IT, finance).
- Streamline processes and eliminate non-value adding activities; improve IT supporting systems and applications.
- Lead and manage demand planning, supply planning, and purchasing to support semiconductor manufacturing and customer requirements.
- Develop and maintain short-, mid-, and long-term material plans considering capacity constraints, lead times, and yield variability.
- Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and services critical to semiconductor production.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to align supply plans with business objectives.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory levels, material availability, cost, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and trade requirements.
- Lead, coach, and develop planning and purchasing teams to build strong organizational capabilities.
- Utilize ERP and planning systems to support data-driven decision-making.
What We're Looking For
- BS degree (Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent); MBA preferred.
- 3 years of experience in planning and purchasing.
- SAP experience required; significant experience in managing material purchasing and service contracts.
- Proven experience in sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Solid understanding of domestic and international logistics.
- Contract drafting & review, risk mitigation, negotiation, compliance, and record management experience.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to process high volumes of complex data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of semiconductor supply chain operations, including long lead-time materials and capacity-driven planning.
- Expertise in demand planning, MRP, supply planning, and procurement processes.
- Advanced experience with ERP systems and planning tools.
- Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Nice to Have
- MBA preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $130,000/year - $137,000/year USD.
- Industry-leading healthcare.
- Community outreach programs.
- Savings and investments programs.
- Educational resources.
- Opportunities to network and connect.
- Recruiting incentive program.
- Employee recognition programs.