Strategic Materials Planner & Buyer

Amphenol; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Materials Planner to manage MRP/ERP driven planning and inventory control. You will coordinate demand, production schedules, and supplier communications to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory levels, supporting S&OP, and aiding NPI material releases, with heavy emphasis on data analytics and reporting using Excel and Power BI. This is a full-time, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field — or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years’ experience in materials planning, production planning, or inventory control in a manufacturing environment (electronics, sensors, medical device or similar preferred).
• Hands-on experience with MRP/ERP systems (experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar strongly preferred).
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, pivot tables); familiarity with Power BI or other reporting tools a plus.
• Experience in data analytics and strong ability to build compelling visual presentations using charts and metrics.
• Excellent communication skills — able to work cross-functionally and with suppliers.
• Strong problem-solving, and organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet production deadlines.
• Occasional evening hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Run and manage MRP/MPS processes to convert demand (forecasts, customer orders, production schedules) into planned receipts.
• Create, release, and maintain purchase orders and planned orders; expedite and follow up with suppliers to secure on-time delivery.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels (safety stock, reorder point, min/max) to meet service targets while minimizing obsolescence and carrying cost.
• Participate in S&OP / demand-review meetings and contribute materials-impact analysis for forecast changes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by planning material releases, identifying and securing critical long-lead items to meet Product release timelines.
• Perform regular cycle counts and support physical inventory; investigate and correct inventory discrepancies.
• Liaise with Quality and Engineering on nonconforming materials, part changes, and BOM updates; ensure BOM accuracy within ERP.
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, lead time variance) and elevate supply risks proactively.
• Prepare and maintain planning documentation, reports, and metrics for management (inventory turns, days of inventory, OTIF, forecast accuracy).
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, including automation, BOM clean-up, and lead-time reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, import/export requirements, and record-keeping.
• Implement data-driven inventory management strategies to mitigate material risks, such as Excess and Obsolete (E&O) and Purchase Price Variances (PPV).

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

Data analytics

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

NovaSensor, an Amphenol company, in Fremont, CA, is seeking a Materials Planner to manage MRP/ERP driven planning and inventory control. You will coordinate demand, production schedules, and supplier communications to ensure on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory levels, supporting S&OP, and aiding NPI material releases, with heavy emphasis on data analytics and reporting using Excel and Power BI. This is a full-time, on-site role.