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Job Responsibilities: Buyer / Planner, Purchasing

Contract#W2 Only

Location: Milpitas, CA

Duration: 6+Months

Job Description:

Experienced managing PCBAs and working with Contract Manufacturers

Collaborates and executes the weekly MRP signals of materials required for the execution of production plan and service requirements. Avoids material shortages, keeping material inventory levels in the most optimal limits according to the type of material and supplier.

Works in conjunction with the global procurement group to develop and classify suppliers, implement purchasing strategies, and follows escalation process of discrepancies or/and potential line downs.

Reviews daily and weekly issues impacting customer service derived from material purchases, quality, and product engineering changes. Additionally, establishes measures to prevent and improve the occurrence of such problems.

Team up on the review of supplier performance in conjunction with the Supplier Quality area. Establishes and coordinates the execution of monitoring plans to improve performance. Works along with SQE to request RMA and be able to RTV materials in timely matter

Drives and maintains improvement in work procedures and SAP system utilization. Participates and supports the integration of initiatives to improve efficiency and visibility of MRP and inventory levels through the integration lean tools and procurement processes.

Supports and monitors the resolution of invoices discrepancies, deadlines, and payments to suppliers.

Fully complies with corporate policy, as well as local and regional procurement procedures. Participates in internal and/or external audits and maintains a high standard of ethics in the local and/or regional negotiations in which participates.

Responsible for the publication of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and the monitoring of solution and prevention actions, the main indicators are, CTB (Clear To Build), Inventory, line downs, MRB, Past due POs.

Participates in Kaizen events, workshops, blitz as part of continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in business, supply chain or related fields preferred, or equivalent work experience required

Professional certifications through APICS preferred

2 to 3 years of experience in related fields

Knowledge and Skills:

ERP knowledge SAP preferred

Proficiency with data analytics (databases, Advanced MS Excel, and presentations) and MS Office

Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment

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