Materials Program Manager

Cohu, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cohu, Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced Supply Chain professional to lead material planning and supplier management for test interface solutions. You will drive procurement during NPI, coordinate with product development, and optimize inventory to ensure smooth ramp and ongoing supply.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor supply chain, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and proven cross-functional leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.
• 5+ years in semiconductor supply chain, materials management, or NPI program management.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows and material dependencies.
• Experience working with global suppliers in US, Asia, and Europe.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and sourcing strategies for test interface solutions.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally to support NPI.
• Manage material readiness through all program phases including production ramp.
• Collaborate with product development to ensure supply continuity and inventory optimization.
• Engage suppliers early during NPI for readiness and capacity planning.
• Monitor lead times and risks; mitigate with alternative sourcing or strategic buys.
• Represent Supply Chain in cross-functional program meetings on material status and risk.
• Manage supplier forecasts, MOQs, and NCNR liabilities.
• Drive resolution of shortages and quality issues with QA/engineering.
• Support cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Issue POs based on MRP requirements and NPI requests.
• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders to meet NPI schedules.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Material planning

Global supplier mgmt

NPI program mgmt

ERP/MRP systems

Cross-functional leadership

Cost & risk mgmt

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead material planning and sourcing strategies for test interface solutions.

• Identify and qualify new suppliers globally, ensuring compliance with quality and NPI program requirements.

• Manage material readiness through all program phases, concept, prototyping, NPI phase gates, and production ramp.

• Partner closely with product development to ensure supply continuity and inventory optimization for assigned NPI programs.

• Drive early engagement with suppliers during NPI to validate material readiness, ramp capability, and capacity planning including localization to support both NPI and production requirements.

• Monitor lead times, allocation risks, and component obsolescence; proactively mitigate risks through alternative sourcing or strategic buys.

• Represent Supply Chain in cross functional program meetings, providing updates on material status, cost exposure and delivery risks.

• Manage supplier forecasts, MOQ, NCNR liabilities, and inventory buffers in alignment with demand volatility.

• Drive resolution of material shortages, quality issues, and last time buys in coordination with quality and engineering teams.

• Monitor contract compliance and performance obligations, assist with the management of commercial contracts, and spend with key suppliers.

• Identify and assess supplier risks including financial stability, geopolitical exposure, cybersecurity and ESG.

• Develop and enforce procurement policies, SOP's and frameworks.

• Prepare executive level program updates on material readiness, spend, and risk management.

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve the best value for the company.

• Support should cost modeling, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership analysis.

• Issue purchase orders based upon MRP requirements and NPI program management team requests.

• Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite orders to meet NPI schedules.

• Assist with other duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, and or equivalent work experience (industry certifications such as CPSM/APICS are a plus).

• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor supply chain, materials management, or NPI program management.

• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing flows (front-end, back-end test) and related material dependencies

• Experience working with global suppliers in US, Asia, and Europe.

• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle) and planning tools

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills; able to work in a fast passed, cross functional environment.

• Comfortable managing through ambiguity and influencing teams without direct authority.

• Ability to use MS office suite of products (Excel, Word, Access).

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to read and understand machined part drawings.

• Computer skills including file and data transfer experience.

• Understanding of machined part fabrication techniques and methods.