Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
5 years of experience in material control, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Proficient in SAP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities across time zones.
Strong data analysis skills to support forecasting and planning activities.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with project management, planning, and procurement teams to ensure timely material availability for NPI builds.
Monitor material status, lead times, and delivery schedules to meet milestones.
Track and manage inventory levels across multiple locations.
Perform cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies for inventory accuracy.
Maintain and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) for NPI SKUs.
Ensure accurate data entry in SAP and spreadsheets.
Work closely with suppliers to expedite critical materials.
Resolve delivery issues to ensure on-time shipments to manufacturing sites.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer status ensuring non-discriminatory hiring practices.
Participation in E-Verify for authorization to work in the U.S.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Material Control Specialist - Supply Chain Location: San Jose, CA & Sunnyvale, CA Department: Supply Chain Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Material Control Specialist to support New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is responsible for managing material readiness, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery of components to support prototype and pilot builds.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with PM, planning and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials for NPI builds.
Monitor material status, lead times, and delivery schedules to meet project milestones.
Track and manage inventory levels across multiple locations.
Perform regular cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
Maintain and validate Bill of Materials (BOM) for all NPI SKUs.
Ensure accurate data entry and updates in SAP systems and spreadsheet.
Work closely with suppliers and logistics partners to expedite critical materials.
Resolve delivery issues and ensure on-time shipments to manufacturing sites.
Liaise with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Program Management teams to align material readiness with build schedules.
Support change management processes related to material revisions and substitutions.
Generate material status reports and dashboards for internal and customer review.
Identify risks and propose mitigation plans to avoid delays or shortages.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field.
5 years of experience in material control, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
Familiarity with NPI processes and fast-paced manufacturing environments.
Proficient in SAP systems and Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines, across different time zones, and in response to urgent or ad-hoc requests.
Strong data analysis skills with the ability to support forecasting and planning activities using historical data, trends, and business inputs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in electronics or high-tech manufacturing.
Knowledge of BOM structures and engineering change processes
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
