Manager I, Procurement

Kulicke & Soffa Manager I, Procurement

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations (FTW Site Focus)

Lead all site warehouse operations including receiving stockroom, kitting, and shipping of complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
Ensure high inventory accuracy and traceability for critical components (e.g., optics, motion systems, electronics).
Optimize material flow to support multiple programs/ next-gen platforms, NPI builds, and service demand.
Drive cycle count discipline, inventory reconciliation, and audit readiness.
Ensure compliance with EHS, export control (ECCN), and quality requirements.

Planning & Supply Chain Execution

Own material planning and readiness to support production schedules, ECO implementation, and demand.
Drive alignment between demand, supply, and engineering changes (ECOs) to minimize shortages and excess.
Support NPI builds and ramp planning, ensuring component readiness and risk mitigation.
Analyze supplier lead times, constraints, and risks, and proactively escalate issues.
Partner with sourcing, engineering, and manufacturing teams on BOM readiness, ASL strategy, and cost optimization.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead and develop a team of buyers (if applicable), and warehouse personnel.
Establish clear KPIs and accountability across warehouse and planning functions.
Collaborate with:
Engineering (ECOs, design changes, ASL qualification)
Procurement (supplier performance, cost reduction)
Manufacturing (build schedules, constraints)
Finance (inventory, excess & obsolete management)
Drive strong communication between FTW and Asia factories and Supply Chain teams.

Process Excellence & Digital Transformation

Leverage Oracle EBS, Teamcenter, and Cognos for planning, inventory tracking, and reporting.
Drive improvements in:
Planning accuracy (forecast vs. actual)
Inventory turns and working capital
ECO execution efficiency
Standardized processes aligned with APICS and Lean principles.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
5+ years of experience in warehouse operations and material/production planning in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) – required.
Strong experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred), MRP, and inventory control.

Key Skills & Competencies

Strong leadership and execution mindset in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of ECO impact on supply chain and planning.
Analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
Ability to manage supply chain risks, single-source dependencies, and long lead-time materials.
Excellent communication skills for cross-regional alignment – someone at this level will not have executive exposure (for the most part)

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in semiconductor equipment or capital equipment industry preferred.
Exposure to global supply chain (US–Asia coordination).
Knowledge of optics, motion systems, or precision assemblies supply chain a plus.
Experience supporting digital/AI supply chain initiatives

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