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Senior NPI Material Manager - Microsoft Corporation
Austin, TX
Posted: Nov 16, 2022 05:04

Job Description

Microsoft's Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Capacity, Supply Chain & Provisioning (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

We are looking for a Senior NPI Material Program Manager to join our team. This position will be responsible for managing long lead materials, such as PCBAs and Semi-conductors. Microsoft Material Program Managers work across our Engineering, Sourcing and Operations teams to assure new products are released on time and that Manufacturing partners can meet schedules for pilot and that elements are in place to ensure a successful transition to full production. Key activities include capturing pilot requirements and working directly with our Manufacturing partners to assure materials, tooling and test fixtures are in place to meet schedule. This is a great opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in the Cloud industry and play a key role in product development.

Responsibilities

  • Meet regularly with assigned suppliers to review forecast, capture supply commitments and publish internally.

  • Coordinate internally with Engineering, Sourcing and Capacity Planning to assure new products are properly forecasted.

  • Manage metrics including days of supply, E&O, shortages within lead time and inventory exposure at each supplier to improve performance.

  • Support the transition from pilot to growth to assure elements like BOM's, and forecast are in place to drive long lead materials.

  • Develop risk analysis to compare pre-positioning of inventory against design change possibilities to reduce liability and assure supply.

  • Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages and demand changes to our overall supply plan.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities and work with cross functional teams to improve tools and process to better meet our global demands.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years in Electronics manufacturing supply planning or similar role

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, or related field

  • Broad knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes (PCBA's) and logistics

  • PCBA/NPI manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Direct experience in electronics assembly and new product introductions.

  • Deep understanding of Supply Planning elements, tools, and process

  • Proven track-record in delivering change, process improvement, and lean manufacturing solutions

  • Experience with BOM's and engineering elements needed for production.

  • Expert level with MS Office Applications, focus on Excel

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group.

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check. This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a requestvia theAccommodation request form (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/accommodationrequest) .

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