Materials Support 4 (Contract Position)

Skyworks Solutions, Inc; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Skyworks Solutions, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a motivated Materials Support professional for our Mobile Solutions unit in Newbury Park on a temporary/contract basis.

The role focuses on coordinating materials, ensuring readiness for prototype builds, and supporting inventory and process improvements across the supply chain. You will work with IT, Data, Program Managers, and suppliers to implement SAP, track material status, and help mitigate shortages while maintaining timely delivery to

Qualifications

• HS diploma with 4 years in NPI, supply chain, materials planning, or process analysis.
• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA in a supply chain or production setting.
• Strong MS Excel skills with macros and lookups; Power BI or similar data visualization.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Support prototype lab assembly builds from document verification, material preparation, and kitting for SMT.
• Prepare material shortage reports with assembly lab to initiate new program builds.
• Work with IT, Data, Program managers, Materials analyst and Component engineering to implement SAP for materials management.
• Assist program managers, design team and the assembly lab with sourcing materials from internal and external suppliers.
• Receive, log, store, and transfer engineering materials to appropriate build locations.
• Monitor material delivery timelines to meet engineering and production milestones.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, overages, and delivery issues.Prepare and deliver regular reports on material status and risks.
• Develop and refine work instructions and inventory management processes.
• Coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through inventory optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on material readiness for the program builds.

Skills

MS Excel (macros & lookups)

Power BI

Process mapping (Visio)

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HS diploma

Associate or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Visio

MS Excel

Job 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. 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 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:78368

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to fill a Materials Support role within our Mobile Solutions business unit in our Newbury Park location. This is a temporary/contract position working through a staffing agency.

Responsibilities

• Support Prototype lab assembly builds - from document verification, material preparation, and kitting for SMT.
• Prepare materials shortage report in coordination with assembly lab to initiate new program builds.
• Work with IT, Data, Program managers, Materials analyst and Component engineering to implement SAP for materials management
• Assist Program Managers, design team and the assembly lab, with sourcing materials from internal and external suppliers.
• Receive, log, store, and transfer engineering materials to appropriate build locations.
• Monitor material delivery timelines to meet engineering and production milestones.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, overages, and delivery issues.Prepare and deliver regular reports on material status and risks.
• Develop and refine work instructions and inventory management processes.
• Coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through inventory optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on material readiness for the program buids

Required Experience and Skills

• HS diploma with 4 years of experience in NPI, supply chain, materials planning, or process analysis roles; Associates or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP S/4HANA in a supply chain or production setting.
• Strong skills in MS Excel (including macros and lookup functions) and Power BI or equivalent data visualization tools.
• Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, MS PPT).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced environment.
• Familar and experience with Microsoft Office

Desired Experience and Skills

• Familiarity with semiconductor assembly operations is a plus.
• With experience in SAP inventory management system
• Experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environment

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.