Materials Planner

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- A Division of Lam Research Corporation

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.
Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we are advancing the world.
The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment.
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Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Reviews material requirements from engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise-wide systems.

• Manage on-time-delivery and consignment bin levels to customer requirement.
• Perform Inventory improvement projects as assigned.
• Manage Production Requirements Planning (PRP) in Plex
• Work Collaboratively with Value Stream personnel on Jobs and Customer Orders
• Manage Subcontractor production schedule and material flow
• Communicate raw material requirements to support production for Customer Orders.
• Monitor and maintain First Article requirements.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the Silfex Quality Management System and properly apply Quality Procedures and Operating Procedures as appropriate.
• Carries out special projects and all other appropriate and reasonable duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• Follow all company safety policies and report any unsafe conditions to Manufacturing Manager, EHS Manager, and/ or Director of Manufacturing
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S
• Perform tasks/duties related to special projects or assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by department management
• Ability to handle internal customer situations, which are sometimes time critical in a logical manner and resolve issues resourcefully and tactfully.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment
• Must be able to pay close attention to details
• Must be able to perform successfully under minimum supervision

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while…