Buyer/Planner (India)

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YES (Yield Engineering Systems, Inc.) is a leading manufacturer of reliable, high-tech, cost-effective capital equipment that transforms materials and surfaces at the nanoscale. From startups to the Fortune 50, our customers rely on YES to help them unleash products that change lives – from cellphones and IoT devices, to AI and virtual reality, to diagnostic tests for COVID.

As a preferred provider of wet and dry process technology, we look forward to talking with smart, energetic, team-oriented people who can grow with us. We provide competitive salary and benefits, including employee stock ownership, and some of the best co-workers you’ll find anywhere. If this appeals to you, please read on!

Job Title: ECN/ECO Analyst

Location: Coimbatore or Bangalore, India

The Buyer/Planner is responsible for the execution and continuous improvement of the planning/order fulfillment process for one or several product lines covering both demand planning and order fulfillment as well as supply planning and materials replenishment. This is a 6-month contract position with potential conversion to a permanent position. Healthcare and other benefits are provided.

Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to:

• Demand planning & order fulfillment
• Manages order backlog after order entry ensuring that orders flow through the order fulfillment cycle
• Manages inventory (for the commodity managed)
• Manages open POs and suppliers by commodity
• Validates order configuration
• Maintains and communicates order delivery dates
• Plans Production parts in accordance with manufacturing production requirements
• Works to drive on-time delivery to the customer
• Partners with other functions (Manufacturing, Engineering & Finance) to resolve/escalate any issues preventing on-time order fulfillment
• Partners with finance to monitor accurate revenue recognition on assigned orders.

• Supply planning and materials replenishment
• Executes planning process, creates purchase orders and communicates with suppliers.
• Reviews (daily) and resolves material shortages
• Reviews (daily) open purchase orders, expedites past due orders, and obtains supplier promise dates
• Ensures materials are available on-time while simultaneously minimizing inventory
• Maintains accuracy of planning parameters in the MRP system
• Drives improvement in supplier on-time delivery
• Interacts with key suppliers

Desired Characteristics

• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision
• Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, creative, results-oriented, and decisive
• Able to lead a project cross-functionally, beginning to end, to achieve objectives
• Comfortable with significant autonomy (will have authority to represent and make commitments internally on behalf of the Materials group)
• Understands product life cycles -- from concept and design through production, service, sales, and execution -- and their impact on planning and procurement
• Flexible and resourceful

Requirements

• Four-year degree and two years prior work experience in Planning & Procurement
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel, proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Word
• PLM hands-on usage experience preferred
• ERP & MRP tools experience; experience using pc/MRP highly desirable
• Understanding of Six Sigma Lean manufacturing, JIT, Kanban, VMI
• Willingness to work out of an office in Fremont, CA with adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols
• Willingness to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process

Compensation

• YES offers a stimulating and fun working environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and long-term incentives.

Additional Information

• YES is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come find out why YES is such a great place to work. Apply today!