Sr. Material Planner

Join TSMC Washington and help power the future of technology. At TSMC, we don't just make semiconductors; we innovate to transform industries and enhance lives. As the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, we partner with top tech companies to drive advancements in industries such as healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and renewable energy. At TSMC Washington, you'll thrive where innovation meets precision manufacturing, and integrity guides our high standards and customer trust.

Our visionary leaders collaborate with clients to achieve groundbreaking results, ensuring our leadership in the semiconductor sector. Explore career opportunities with TSMC Washington and join a company with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

• As a Material Planner / Procurement Professional, responsible for high-volume, time-sensitive purchasing for a semiconductor manufacturing facility. Duties include delivery scheduling and monitoring of orders, expediting and follow-up as required for smooth and on-time delivery.
• Negotiation of requirements based on Engineering/Manufacturing input, commercial market rates, lead times, single and second source availability, and lifecycle of product/warranty.
• Materials requirements and resource planning.

• Transferring new products and technologies from TSMC headquarters.
• Reviewing daily WAT and online/offline abnormal signal and implementing containment and preventative actions.
• Collaborating with FAB engineering team to improve yield and WAY stability and reduce process defects.
• Providing technical support to mixed signal customers.
• Customized structure process integration development.

• Substantial Experience (3 to 5 yrs):
  Demonstrated success in procurement, supply chain management, or materials planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably within the semiconductor or high-tech industries.
• Proven Negotiation Abilities:
  Exceptional ability to negotiate competitive supplier agreements while driving cost efficiencies and maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.
• ERP Proficiency:
  Strong experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for tracking, managing, and analyzing supply chain performance.
• Exceptional Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively under pressure and deliver results in deadline-driven situations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Adept at fostering strong partnerships with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to achieve shared goals.
• Strategic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach to identifying risks and implementing contingency plans to ensure supply chain resiliency.
• Advanced Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Expertise in forecasting material requirements and optimizing resources to meet complex production schedules.
• This position requires a leader who combines technical expertise, strategic insight, and the ability to drive collaboration across teams, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods, primarily while working at a desk, with occasional movement around the facility.
• Frequent use of a computer, which involves looking at screens for extended durations. Occasionally required to carry items weighing up to 12 pounds.

• Convey complex technical concepts.
• Initiative-driven with priorities and responsibilities to support our needs.
• Excels as both a team player and a leader, encouraging collaboration.
• Motivated by achieving measurable results and improving performance.
• Maintains focus and accuracy when working on intricate tasks, ensuring accuracy while managing deadlines and pressures.

• All applicants must possess legal authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• To be eligible for employment at TSMC, candidates must successfully pass a background check and a drug screening. Please note, in compliance with Washington state regulations, the drug screen will not test for cannabis (marijuana) use.

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