Material Planner Chemicals Manufacturing Supplies Monitor Wafers

POSITION SUMMARY

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of chemicals, manufacturing supplies, and monitor wafers to support production operations. This role requires Just-In-Time (JIT) planning and close coordination with internal teams to manage supply within space and safety constraints. The planner will analyze production volumes and trends to adjust material requirements, ensuring alignment with operational needs and quarterly financial targets.

The position also partners closely with Process Engineering/Production Control to identify volume changes, product mix, usage spikes, understand root causes and implement corrective actions that improve planning accuracy and continuous material flow.

• Plan and manage material requirements for chemicals, manufacturing supplies, and monitor wafers in support of production schedules.
• Review production volumes and forecasts to adjust material plans and ensure continuous supply to operations.
• Implement Just-In-Time (JIT) planning strategies to minimize on site inventory and comply with chemical storage limitations.
• Monitor and coordinate material deliveries to align with the quarterly production and financial plan.
• Work closely with Process Engineering to identify and investigate usage spikes, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions in Oracle Cloud and ensure timely follow-up on supplier commitments and deliveries.
• Optimize planning parameters (min/max levels, safety stock, reorder points) to balance cost, space, and supply reliability.
• Collaborate with Procurement to address pricing, sourcing, and supplier performance issues.
• Analyze material consumption data to identify trends, optimize planning accuracy, and support cost control initiatives.
• Support internal audits, compliance requirements, and continuous improvement activities related to material control and planning processes.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in material or production planning, preferably in a high-tech or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Oracle Cloud (Fusion) or equivalent ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Just-In-Time (JIT) and lean material planning principles.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret production forecasts and translate them into material plans.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

PREFFERED:

• Experience in chemical or semiconductor materials planning.
• Familiarity with EHS requirements for chemical storage and handling.

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