Senior Supply Chain Planner

MACOM; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Planner for their Supply Chain team. This pivotal role involves taking full responsibility for supply execution across key products, ensuring that delivery commitments are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong planning and organizational skills, along with a solid background in production planning and vendor scheduling. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive improvements in supply chain processes and enhance overall performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about optimizing operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in production planning and vendor scheduling.
• Degree level standard and/or equivalent experience in supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and scheduling of contract manufacturers.
• Manage inventory control system to meet delivery commitments.

Skills

People supervision/management skills

Planning and organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving techniques

MRP knowledge

Education

Degree in supply chain or business-related areas

8 years of equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.

MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Senior Planner, Supply Chain

Job Purpose:

Takes full supply execution responsibility for multiple key products and/or scheduling of multiple internal/external processes (ensuring MACOM’s delivery commitments and contractual agreements are met).

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Has the functional experience to act as a mentor & point person for problem solving & development within the planning group (for all planner & senior planner levels)
• Has a strong knowledge base of MACOM's planning ERP systems and processes and has the ability to represent planning for any projects and/or system enhancements
• Responsible for overall planning and scheduling of contract manufacturers to ensure that customers’ delivery commitments are met
• Can represent MACOM/planning group for any Key CEM communication &/or meetings weekly
• Manage & maintains inventory control system in line with MACOM expectations
• Is required to be self-sufficient and can be responsible/accountable for all elements of their role
• Has the ability & empowerment to identify and recommend improved supply chain processes & techniques to further enhance overall team performance
  
  

Key Competencies Required:

• Good people supervision/management skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Thorough working knowledge of MRP (inputs, logic and outputs) within an ERP system
• Has a strong ability to proactively identify, communicate and apply problem solving techniques
  
  

Previous Relevant Work Experience:

• Demonstrated ability to performing the activities outlines in the job purpose (above)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in production planning and vendor scheduling
• Minimum 8 years' experience working with an ERP system
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree level standard and/or 8yrs of equivalent experience (preferably degree and/or third level education in supply chain and/or business-related areas)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in production planning and vendor scheduling
• Due to ITAR regulations, only candidates who are U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted asylum or refugee status) will be considered for this position.
  
  

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military obligations, or membership in any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.