NPI Materials Planner & Supplier Liaison

Pivotal Systems; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Systems is seeking an NPI Buyer Planner in Fremont, California. This role is crucial for managing material planning and procurement for semiconductor gas flow control products, ensuring timely product launches through strategic planning and supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with over 35 years of experience in supply chain and semiconductor manufacturing. Proficiency in ERP systems and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 35+ years of experience in Buyer/Planner roles.
• Experience in supply chain operations, semiconductor or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and inventory schedules.
• Forecast material demand and create purchase orders.
• Coordinate with engineering and suppliers for prototype builds.
• Monitor supplier performance and analyze inventory levels.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement and sourcing

Inventory management

Supplier management

Demand forecasting

ERP/MRP systems

Excel / data analysis

Problem solving under schedule pressure

Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

NetSuite

Job description

Pivotal Systems is seeking an NPI Buyer Planner in Fremont, California. This role is crucial for managing material planning and procurement for semiconductor gas flow control products, ensuring timely product launches through strategic planning and supplier coordination.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree along with over 35 years of experience in supply chain and semiconductor manufacturing. Proficiency in ERP systems and strong analytical skills are essential.