Materials/Planning Specialist 2

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Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location: Woburn, MA, US

Company: Skyworks

 

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. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

 

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 creative thinking. We value 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 are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 72749 

Job Description

  • Inventory control and management will be your focus as a 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..

Short Description

  • 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.

 

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $74,800 - $135,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium-free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance. 

 

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. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@skyworksinc.com.


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