LA Semiconductor · 2 weeks ago
Procurement and Inventory Manager
Pocatello, ID
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expLA Semiconductor is seeking a Procurement and Inventory Manager to lead the development and continuous improvement of strategies in purchasing and inventory management. The role involves managing a team, overseeing supplier and contract management, and ensuring effective inventory control systems.
Semiconductors
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of buyers, material planners, and material handlers in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
Coach, mentor, and educate team members on industry best practices in purchasing and inventory management
Manage the supplier database including selection, redundancy, and key vendor relationships
Facilitate vendor selection for specific projects and negotiate/create supplier contracts in partnership with technical stakeholders and legal teams
Lead and coach commodity strategy and process improvements to ensure availability of critical materials and drive cost reduction
Oversee warehousing and storage teams and coach on material planning best practices, including min/max and MRP
Guide improvements to inventory management control systems and processes to ensure visibility and delivery to stakeholders
Coach and lead commodity management efforts, including supplier selection and redundancy strategies for production materials and maintenance spares
Manage business process risks via FMEA and project risks with creative problem-solving; escalate as required
Guide improvements to commodity receiving methods to support PO and inventory management effectiveness
Establish and reinforce business processes to guide all purchasing, stores warehousing, and inventory control systems and methods
Qualification
Required
Experience and knowledge of supply chain and procurement procedures
Experience and knowledge of import and export requirements
Experience and knowledge in inventory management
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics
Experience with business intelligence reporting tools
Excellent analytic, written, and verbal communication skills, with superior attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, relationship building, and leadership skills
Experience managing multi-site and multi-vendor orders
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Strong ability to proactively manage and resolve conflicts, with a focus on root cause problem-solving
Bachelor's Degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement, commodity management, or inventory environments, including at least 3 years in a leadership role
Preferred
CPP, CPPM, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, or similar certification is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Parental leave
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Company
LA Semiconductor
LA Semiconductor is a US-owned semiconductor foundry located in Pocatello, Idaho, that specializes in the fabrication of Analog, Mixed Signal, and Power products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melody Evans
Human Resources Business Partner
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