pivotalsys
NPI Buyer Planner
Fremont, California
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Data AnalysisForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainProcurementERPInventory ManagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingDemand Planning
About the role
- The NPI (New Product Introduction) Buyer Planner is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, and supplier coordination to support prototype, pilot, and production builds for semiconductor gas flow control products. The role combines strategic planning, purchasing, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely
- product launches and manufacturing continuity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain production, inventory, and project schedules for NPI and manufacturing activities.
- Forecast material demand based on engineering builds, customer demand, and sales projections.
- Create and manage purchase orders for mechanical, electrical, and semiconductor components.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to support prototype and pilot builds.
- Monitor supplier performance, lead times, shortages, and delivery schedules.
- Support sourcing activities, vendor negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data including BOMs, lead times, and inventory records.
- Drive continuous improvement in supply chain and planning processes.
- Track build readiness and communicate risks impacting production schedules.
- The NPI (New Product Introduction) Buyer Planner is responsible for managing material planning, procurement, and supplier coordination to support prototype, pilot, and production builds for semiconductor gas flow control products.
Requirements
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or NetSuite.
- Candidates with experience in the following are especially valuable:
Nice to have
- NPI Buyer Planner
- Position Summary
- The role combines strategic planning, purchasing, inventory management, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely product launches and manufacturing continuity.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5+ years of experience in:
- Buyer/Planner roles
- Supply chain operations
- Semiconductor or electro-mechanical manufacturing
Skills
- Semiconductor equipment or gas delivery systems
- Mass Flow Controllers (MFCs)
- Vacuum or chamber hardware
- PCBAs, harnesses, sensors, and electromechanical assemblies
- Engineering change orders (ECOs)
- Prototype-to-production transitions
- Contract manufacturing (CM/JDM) coordination
- Cleanroom manufacturing environments
- Typical Day-to-Day Activities
- Expedite long-lead semiconductor components
- Review shortages and clear-to-build reports
- Coordinate prototype material readiness with engineering teams
Benefits
- Analyze inventory levels to minimize excess stock and prevent shortages.
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