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Hoya Xponent is looking to hire an Operations Specialist in Monrovia, CA. This position requires a background in planning and purchasing of electronics in a global manufacturing environment. Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Operations Specialist will play a significant role ensuring that build plans and supporting materials are ordered and executed in a cost effective timely manner with a focus on quality, customer service and cost. He/she will control production build plans, inventory and WIP at various supplier factories to ensure that lead times, yield, responsiveness and stocking levels are achieved. Internally, he/she will create and maintain a database for planning and buying systems to ensure delivery targets, customer service and business objectives are met. This individual will be responsible for negotiating purchase agreements, driving favorable terms and conditions as well as cost reduction wherever and whenever needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Support an MRP implementation and help establish processes and procedures for usage:
Develop an approach to implement an MRP/ERP system.

Database programming skills are desirable, but not necessary.
Planning:
Act as the interface between sales and operations and establish compliance plans as well as reporting strategies for all stakeholders.

Establish methods and processes to support materials resource planning.

Establish metrics to report vendor performance on Quality, Delivery and Cost.
Material and Inventory Control:
Responsible for global inventory management, inventory levels & turns, perform safety stock calculations, control of stock room functions, track incoming/outgoing inventory.

Ensures any vendor issues pertaining to delivery, quality or price is conveyed promptly to vendor and resolved.
WIP Tracking:
Work with foreign Contract Manufactures to establish, monitor and report WIP tracking.

Analyze production WIP and yield reports to optimize planning
Customer Service:
Track and reports all sales and samples delivered to customers.

Review invoices for purchased commodities as required by Accounts Payable. Assure that documentation is correct. Resolve discrepancy problems with Accounts Payable in a timely manner.
This position may be required to perform additional duties not listed above.

Qualifications:

Must have experience sourcing electro-optical components and have a basic understanding of various manufacturing processes such as PCB, wafer and die manufacturing, injection molding, die casting, extruding, and vacuum forming.

Experience working with ERP systems and MRP from both a Planner and Buyer perspective. Experience working with off-shore contract manufacturers and foundries is a plus. Must be able and willing to travel internationally to accomplish the objectives above.

Education and/or Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Logistics or related field is desirable. Minimum 5-7 years hands-on experience in an operations role is required. APICS (CPIM) certification is desirable but not required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and write reports, conduct business in English with ESL (English as a Second Language) vendors and suppliers. Communicate in a manner that is clear, concise and deliberate. Ability to speak, read, and write Mandarin, Thai or Japanese is desirable, but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

Note: The company reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities.

Contact:

Send resume to
Joe Slevin
jslevin@hoyaxponent.com

No agencies, please.

02/16/13 Senior Supply Chain Manager
Semiconductor Start-Up, Monrovia, CA

Fast growing, venture-capital backed semiconductor company (about 65 employees and growing) has an immediate need for a Senior Supply Chain Manager.

This position will be responsible for production planning and scheduling activities including master planning, detailed scheduling for back end operations, oversight of overseas contract manufacturers and suppliers, and monitoring and reporting of results to management.

Ideal candidate will have experience in high-tech manufacturing environment, start-up or small company experience, be very hands-on, enjoy wearing many hats, and be a super user of Excel.

Essential Job Functions:

Work with Sales to understand demand and construct forecasts
Analyze supply chain capacity and lead times
Develop production plans that will meet demand
Analyze new orders and make delivery commitments
Prepare detailed schedules for WIP movement from fab through to customer deliveries
Communicate demand to suppliers, Contract Manufacturers, and the internal fab
Track and report performance metrics
Some International travel required

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 5 years Planning and/or Supply Chain, and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Proficiency in building and utilizing Excel spreadsheets
Familiarity with MRP and Cost Accounting tools
Strong analytical skills and consulting skills, with the ability to influence, work effectively, and implement solutions in a cross-functional, team environment
Must demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; fluency in Mandarin a plus

Compensation:

$90,000 - $120,000 + employee benefits + stock options

Contact:

Kathy Magel
Recruitment Specialist

kathy.magel@yahoo.com