Planning​/Purchasing Manager

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We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®

Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it.

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Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay Tansitor is currently seeking applicants for a Supply Chain Manager. In this position you will guaranty customer’s demand satisfaction within available production capacity in line with Corporate KPI. Leading BP+PP+RM + Purchasing Team within Divisional and Administratively in Tansitor SAP+ Mysis Key User responsibility and projects leading. Pay is $90-$115k

Vishay Tansitor is located in Bennington, VT and is the world’s number one manufacturer of wet tantalum and conformal-coated capacitors worldwide. Tansitor has approximately 100 employees between 3 shifts.

• Capacity adjustment, overview and allocation within divisional strategy;
  Efficient production line loading within all limitations
• BP +PP +RM +Purchasing team leading to reach divisional KPI
• Inventory (WIP+FG+RM) control and management
• SAP +Mysis Key User– training, project leading, providing solution for everyday needs
• Lead strategic negotiations and cost reduction plan
• Lead materials qualification of alternative/additional supply sources in the factory in cooperation with production and engineering
• Lead supplier evaluation and audits together with different factory functions
• Presenting Planning and Purchasing for WW functions and internal Tansitor’s functions – CS, Marketing, sales IT, Eng, R&D, operation.
• Periodic report creation and distribution for both Planning and purchasing
• Planning and Purchasing Team management and training
• Periodical stocktaking
• Budget preparation for both Planning and Purchasing

• English – high level required
• Microsoft Office, Excel – very high level
• Two to three years of experience in planning, logistics
• Two to three years of experience under procurement activities
• Experience in working with an international company an advantage

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.

Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact  assistance.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing and Supply Chain

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