Operations Manager (Semiconductor Services)

SSB Phoenix East • Phoenix, AZ

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car, and device that uses artificial intelligence. This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today! UCT is looking for a talented Operations Manager to join us in Phoenix, AZ! The Manager will be working closely with the senior leadership team, supporting operations, planning, reporting, analysis, and follow-up on actionable recommendations. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and possess a broad understanding of business goals, along with in-depth knowledge and experience with SAP. Responsible for driving the S&OP process for Materials Ops and providing Demand Planning input of customer orders and forecasts.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite, particularly Excel) and SAP ERP experience.
• Attention to detail, exceptional follow-up skills, and organization.
• Interfaces with sales organization for updated delivery commitments based on current lead time information, current WIP, and supply allocations to multiple direct customers.
• Communicates allocation schedules to planning and shipping departments.
• Works with engineering and quotation to address pricing issues on new sales orders arising from the negative margin report and/or MOQ analysis.
• Interfaces with the sales organization to address pricing updates and discrepancies stemming from sales price review.
• S. level degree or equivalent in business, purchasing, materials, distribution, supply chain management, or related discipline.
• 7-8 years related experience in a materials or manufacturing environment, or equivalent.
• 7-10+ years related experience, to include 4-5 years’ experience in supply chain planning or outsourcing, with previous experience in project management.
• Working knowledge of qa, quick-turn, and engineer-to-order environment.
• At least 5 years of people management with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Drives a monthly cadence to Site-level Sales and Operations Planning reviews.
• Develops standard reporting requirements for managing the Customer Demand, MPS, and CTB.
• Identifies root causes of materials shortages, prepares the results, and assigns corrective actions.
• Created management reports to analyze inventory data, identify opportunities, and track material spend.
• Designed tools to simulate future inventory demand, prevent shortages, and reduce dead stock.
• Identifies FGI or WIP affected by ECO changes and works with appropriate groups to complete necessary actions.
• Designed and deployed a Kanban inventory system for fabricated parts and LLT material.
• Plan and implement projects that support the sales and planning organization.

What This Job Offers

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