Job SummarySummary:The "
Material Planning Analyst" will be based in Milpitas, CA, reporting to the Materials Manager.
In charge of maintaining materials/purchasing data, supply data and information to other production departments, coordinate contracts, maintain Certificates of Conformance for all suppliers, and create and maintain outsources parts schedules.
Responsibilities:- Assists in auditing data for accuracy and preparing summary reports, spreadsheets, graphics and charts based on the research of data.
- May assist in the preparation of recommendations to management based on the research of data.
- Collects, compiles, and presents various types of data.
- Prepares summary reports, spreadsheets, and charts based on research of data from multiple sources, which may include but will not be limited to customer bills of material reports, staff metrics, PPV metrics, and PPV form tracking.
- May create and/or maintain databases in help of data collection.
- Audits data. Resolves data integrity issues, including but not limited to quotations.
- Proactively identifies and escalates potential issues related to metrics.
- Where applicable, suggest process/communication improvements relative to metric tracking activities.
- Tracks materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions when required.
- Daily review of RMA transactions.
- Create weekly purchase orders including all client parts.
- Receive data entry for clients.
- Update content list and item master.
- Prepare DPT packing list for LCAD repairing.
- Window to client material (consigned parts) supply.
- Window to client bulk RMA service.
- Specialized Job may be required for certain positions. These could include one or more of the following duties: May hold up inventory control, supply chain management, material planning and scheduling.
- Develop commodity spend profiles/breaks-downs: guide time profiling, inventory positioning, and site execution to price.
- Establish common pricing research tools.
- Provide detailed bill of materials research by site.
- Perform general reporting and activities for score carding of suppliers.
- Validate site pricing through implementation of a common cost review and pricing process.
- Assist in the supply chain transfer and risk management for NPI.
- Provide PPV targeting, tracking and asset velocity.
- Design, manage and control all data research tools
Qualifications:- Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field - OR - equivalent experience (see below).
- Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in materials planning or related field.
- A background in electronics manufacturing or similar is desired.
What you'll receive for the great work you provide:- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
Application Deadline:
Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.
Job Posting Start Date 08-04-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-09-2026
The base pay range for this position is provided below. The final base rate offered will be determined using job-related, non-discriminatory criteria, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, education, external market data, and internal equity.
$82,500.00 USD - $113,500.00 USD Annual
Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain
Is Sponsorship Available?
No
