Material Planner

Merck • Carlsbad, CA

13h • $73,000 - $109,400

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role: In our Thin Films business, we supply precursor materials to the world’s leading semiconductor manufacturers, fueling the global advancement of AI and computing power. As Material Planner, you will be responsible for production planning of our high-volume manufacturing (HVM) products at our Carlsbad, CA plant. You will steer local production and global distribution of materials to meet the demand of internal and external customers. Key objectives include supply reliability goals (on-time order fulfillment, inventory requirements) and financial targets (inventory, transportation costs). The role comes with a high degree of independence and close, cross-functional collaboration with production, sales, marketing, transportation, customer service. Who You Are Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline OR Supply Chain, Logistics or other supply chain discipline 6+ years’ of experience in supply chain management, production planning, purchasing, or warehouse management Preferred Qualifications: 6+ years’ experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system MBA degree or APICS certification Experience analyzing large datasets, proficient in using Microsoft Excel Systematic, structured approach to problem-solving Experience with process order / stock-transfer order creation in SAP (or Oracle), and/or with SAP-APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization) Experience with data analytics or business intelligence platforms Experience in the semiconductor and/or Bio/chemical industry Pay Range for this position: $73,000 - $109,400. The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress! Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics or other STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline OR Supply Chain, Logistics or other supply chain discipline
• 6+ years’ of experience in supply chain management, production planning, purchasing, or warehouse management

Nice To Haves

• 6+ years’ experience with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• MBA degree or APICS certification
• Experience analyzing large datasets, proficient in using Microsoft Excel
• Systematic, structured approach to problem-solving
• Experience with process order / stock-transfer order creation in SAP (or Oracle), and/or with SAP-APO (Advanced Planning & Optimization)
• Experience with data analytics or business intelligence platforms
• Experience in the semiconductor and/or Bio/chemical industry

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• retirement contributions
• other perquisites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level