Materials Program management

Materials Program management (Materials planner) - 3 to 4 days of the week in Milpitas, CA and 1 day in Mountain View, CA

• Prior experience working in automotive industry with a background in Materials planning (Materials PM, Buyer/Planner, Materials Planner or similar). Worked with key vendors involved in electronics components, mechanical components, automotive components, etc.
• Should have clear understanding and work experience of Materials planning activities using Clear to Build (CTB) report. Also called as a Shortage report or Build Status report.
• Experience with Manual Demand Planning, Manual Production Planning, Manual MRP is the key requirement. (Mostly manual, no SAP/ERP)
• Strong knowledge of MRP (Materials Requirements Planning) system functionality.
• Manage demand, Manage material shortages
• Understand Bill of materials, Inventory and Supply chain data, Review quotes
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft excel/Google Sheets, generate complex dashboards, tools, and reports. Experience with formulas like - VLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, IFERROR, INDEX, MATCH, MIN, etc.
• Excellent in written and verbal communication
• Process Oriented, Proactive and self driven

• The key responsibility for this job will be manual demand planning (Manual MRP experience). Mostly involving manual production planning/Manual MRP’s through Excel/GSheets, therefore Advanced Excel or GSheet’s experience is a must.
• Analyze manufacturing build plan against inventory and supply chain data to determine demand for material replenishment.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers and submit Purchase Orders.
• Manage delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive ahead of requirement date.
• Manage the Clear to Build at the OEM.
• Track and mitigate Excess and Obsolescence.

• Create and manage the Clear to Build for internal and external manufacturing of complex self-driving-systems modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the Top Level Assemblies forecast and component lead-times.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is met.
• Monitor the integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and manage inventory accuracy.
• Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule - Take follow up actions in relation to Material shortages that affect production.
• Consolidate the demand from multiple sources and own the MPS (Master Production Schedule).

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.