NPI Procurement Lead — New Product Launch Planner

Therm-X, California; Hayward (CA); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Sick leave

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Therm-x of California, a leading manufacturer of Advanced Temperature and Control Systems, seeks an NPI Buyer/Planner to bridge project management, engineering and production. You will plan new product introductions, manage material procurement, and ensure on-time delivery across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement/planning, strong MS Office and Epicor ERP experience, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in Procurement, Planning or Project management role.
• Planning and purchasing experience in manufacturing required.
• Proficient with MS Office products & experience with ERP Systems.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• ERP experience is required, (Epicor, a plus).

Responsabilidades

• New Product Introduction Planning: Develop and implement detailed plans for the introduction of new products, including timelines, budget estimates, and resource allocation.
• Purchasing Management: Oversee the procurement of materials and components required for new product launches, ensuring quality standards and cost-efficiency.
• This role is instrumental in performing material requirements, planning and ensuring on-time delivery to customers.
• Support new program launches by research and evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, and reliability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between suppliers and internal teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment of objectives.
• Facilitate regular status meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress and address challenges proactively.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to highlight achievements, challenges, and suggestions for process improvements.
• Effective supplier relationship management and ownership of production execution to meet customer requirements.
• The role requires a deep understanding of criticality of meeting customer deadlines
• Thorough understanding of Bill of material, process flow setup and FAI (First article inspection).
• Follow‑up on day‑to‑day activities like purchasing, production, warehouse, and shipping.
• Identify supply issues, flag with the appropriate owners across Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and drive resolution.
• Responsible for quality issues and invoice discrepancies. Development of programs to improve supplier quality and dependability, along with internal purchasing procedures.
• Follow up on deliveries and expedites as needed. Negotiate and administer contracts with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate cost and lead time information in all systems.
• Replenish inventory in a timely manner using MRP Reports and cross verify with open sales order
• Analyze procurement data and NPI outcomes to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish files and controls for all outgoing and incoming correspondence on each assigned order.
• Work with Manufacturing departments to ensure movement of work orders on schedule.
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
• Other responsibilities related to projects or processes will be defined by the manager.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Herramientas

MS Office

Epicor ERP

Descripción del empleo

Therm-x of California, a leading manufacturer of Advanced Temperature and Control Systems, seeks an NPI Buyer/Planner to bridge project management, engineering and production. You will plan new product introductions, manage material procurement, and ensure on-time delivery across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in procurement/planning, strong MS Office and Epicor ERP experience, and excellent written and verbal communication.