Plexus Corporation

Associate Materials Team Manager

Plexus Corporation • $77K — $116K *
Neenah, WI 54956In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of related experience preferred
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Self-starter with minimal direction needed
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace or MS Office, especially Excel

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze material availability against production schedules
  • Communicate customer support requirements to the buying team
  • Provide updates on shortages and support customer communication
  • Assist the Material Team Manager with operational tasks and strategic initiatives
  • Support PPV avoidance and approval processes

Benefits

  • Work in a professional office environment
  • Flexible work arrangements due to dynamic operational tasks
  • Opportunity to engage in cross-functional collaboration
  • Skill development in material management and procurement
  • Limited travel requirements (less than 40%)
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: The Associate Materials Team Manager role represents tactical procurement in the CFT under the guidance of an MTM or MTM Sr and ensures the timely availability of materials and clear communication regarding supply status. This position focuses on executing "Clean to Build" processes, serving as a key contact for when explaining shortage details, and coordinating resources for timely completion of tasks.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • Diligently monitor and analyze material availability against production schedules to ensure a "Clean to Build" status. Assure escalation of the most critical material issues for assistance using the Plexpedite process.
  • Interface with the buying team to communicate customer support requirements and ensure alignment on priorities related to material availability, defer or cancel activities.
  • Provide detailed information on shortages & support customer conversations as needed.
  • Support the Material Team Manager in daily operational tasks and strategic initiatives. Other duties may include: Support PPV avoidance / approval processes, Support site quoting / repricing activities, and Manage ECO activity.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Self-starter with the ability to operate without constant direction.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment across various functional business groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
  • Strong Google Workspace or MS Office skills with advanced knowledge of Excel.
  • General office equipment and materials.


Physical Requirements:
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.


Travel Requirements:
  • Less than 40%


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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