Supply Chain Specialist (Planning)

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Job Description:

The Microchip Systems division is looking for an entry level Supply Chain Specialist to join the Planning Team at the Mount Holly Springs Facility. This a great opportunity for a recent graduate to start their career in Supply Chain and gain experience in material planning and forecasting.  This Planner will be responsible for developing the master plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. Strong collaboration with, Sales, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.  This team member will also participate in continuous improvement projects in collaboration with other sites to maximize efficiency and standardized process. Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the forecast for assigned product lines in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders in an ERP environment. Ensure accuracy of data and alignment to customer needs as well as Revenue goals.
• Schedule all sales orders for assigned product lines and ensure accurate and timely ship dates are provided to Customer Service team.  Drive to improve ship dates when they are not in alignment with customer request.  Collaborate effectively with Customer Service in customer expedite requests, schedule changes and all Sales Order holds. 
• Process planned purchase orders.  Review PO variances to the plan; past due and aged unconfirmed orders providing resolution with the supply base           
• Track and Manage Inventory levels for assigned parts. Identify and manage Exceptions like material shortages and quality issues. 
• Works closely with Engineers & Strategic Sourcing Managers to meet customer demand
• Resolves accounts payable / receivable discrepancies for any / items assigned.
• Resolves delivery/receiving discrepancies for any / process returns to vendor (RTV) all items assigned
• Participate in Revenue Tracking process to highlight Upside and Downside opportunities and actively manage to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with stockroom and production to ensure on time shipments to customers and clear communication to sales on ship dates.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and collaborate with colleagues at other sites and at other divisions to standardize processes and drive improvements.
• Create Excel reports, templates, or macros to improve the planning functions.
• Manage Change Orders and Corrective Action/Preventive Action for assigned product in collaboration with cross functional teams. 
• Participate in Internal Audits and ensure compliance to all necessary laws, regulations, and corporate policies.  

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline Supply Chain or Management Information Systems
• US Person is required due to exposure to components and documentation regulated by ITAR
• Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
• Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel desired).
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
• Strong communication, organization skills.
• Has experience and the ability manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to work in a team setting and in a cross-functional environment.

Benefits

• Wellness & Medical Benefits effective on your First Day of Employment
• Quarterly Employee Cash Bonus Plan
• Restricted Stock Grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Legal
• Employee Assistance Plan

Paid Time Off

• 3 Weeks of Vacation Pay
• 10 Paid Holidays

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Feeling, Hearing, Other, Reaching, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

70% Sitting 30% Standing 100% Indoors

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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