Semiconductor NPI Planner (New Product Introduction Planner);

When people think of technology innovation, they think of AMCC. Our company leads the charge to create the essential building blocks that allow people to share and store information worldwide; we're moving fast and thinking fast – all the time.

AMCC provides the foundation for major networking and telecommunications companies like Cisco Systems, Nortel Networks, Alcatel and Lucent Technologies. We work with well-known OEMs like SUN, Hitachi and HP to deliver leading HBA solutions for storage networks. Additionally, we target exciting, high-growth markets like Serial ATA (SATA) RAID. If you're interested in making an impact by driving the wave of innovation in the world of networking, see below.

 

NPI Planner (New Product Introduction Planner)

 

Responsibilities Forecasts and communicates engineering, materials and manufacturing requirements to suppliers. Works with engineering to identify preliminary critical parts, long-lead parts and inspection requirements. Coordinates demand signals through MRP to minimize inventory exposure. Maintains supplier relationships, coordinates improvements in supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, cycle time) and Communicates and publishes New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and timelines. Creates, releases, and updates new project materials strategy. Supports Engineering to utilize the preferred supplier selection and assessment process when selecting suppliers. Completes supplier risk assessment on critical and unique parts suppliers. Monitors supplier performance (delivery, quality, and cost). Executes commercialization (transition) materials plan. Manages materials change control process. Resolves quality issues and meets cost objectives. Generates and publishes Key Process Indicators (KPI).  Leads a cross functional (technical and commercial) team to develop and implement the supplier roadmap.

 

Qualifications

Skills Requires strong skills in change management, problem solving, written and verbal communication, customer orientation, product technology, global business perspective, personal effectiveness, project management, human resources management, team skills, and quality. Requires proficiency in SAP, MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio.

EducationRequires a B.S. level degree or equivalent in business, purchasing, materials, distribution, supply chain management, or related discipline. 9+ years related experience, to include 4-5 years experience in supply chain planning or outsourcing.

 Position may be located in Sunnyvale or San Diego. 

 





To be considered for this position at AMCC, please send your resume to;

 

 

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