Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition ID: 75717 

Description

The Contract Materials/Planning Specialist provides essential supply chain support for Program Managers, ensuring the procurement, tracking, and receipt of materials required to achieve engineering milestones from the first article to mass production

Responsibilities

• Materials Procurement: Assist Program Managers with sourcing materials from internal and external suppliers.
• Inventory Management: Receive, log, and store engineering materials; transfer to build locations as needed.
• Critical Path Analysis: Extract and highlight critical paths from materials trackers to meet build milestones.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic reports on materials status relative to build plans.
• Process Improvement: Develop, implement, and refine work instructions and inventory management processes.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Periodically analyze received goods versus orders.
• Delivery Monitoring: Ensure material delivery dates meet sampling needs.
• Shortage/Overage Coordination: Identify and resolve material shortages/overages.
• Stakeholder Interface: Coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with Program Managers to apply appropriate ordering, inventory, and replenishment policies.
• Problem Solving: Anticipate potential problems and implement solutions.
• Cost Reduction: Identify opportunities to decrease inventory and reduce total costs.
• Collaboration: Communicate and share pertinent information with all stakeholders.
• Vendor Relations: Assist Buyers and Program Managers during material-related discussions and purchases.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills

• Education: BA or BS degree with emphasis on Material Management, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2-4 years of progressively responsible planning and materials control experience in an engineering environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel with macros, look-up tables), PowerBI or equivalent data visualization software, and SAP/MRP/Oracle systems.
• Documentation: Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents and drawings.
• Materials Management: Knowledge of materials management theories, processes, and practices.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with semiconductor operations is a plus.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
• Organization: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and superior follow-up skills.
• Adaptability: Ability to scale systems to fit current and future operations.
• Multitasking: Proven ability to prioritize projects and responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Energy and Drive: Highly energetic, process-driven, and a self-starter

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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