Materials Support 4 (Contract Position)

Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to fill a Materials Support role within our Mobile Solutions business unit in our Newbury Park location. This is a temporary/contract position working through a staffing agency.

Responsibilities

• Support Prototype lab assembly builds — from document verification, material preparation, and kitting for SMT.
• Prepare materials shortage report in coordination with assembly lab to initiate new program builds.
• Work with IT, Data, Program managers, Materials analyst and Component engineering to implement SAP for materials management
• Assist Program Managers, design team and the assembly lab, with sourcing materials from internal and external suppliers.
• Receive, log, store, and transfer engineering materials to appropriate build locations.
• Monitor material delivery timelines to meet engineering and production milestones.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, overages, and delivery issues.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports on material status and risks.
• Develop and refine work instructions and inventory management processes.
• Coordinate the disposition of obsolete, non-conforming, and excess materials.
• Support cost reduction initiatives through inventory optimization and process improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on material readiness for the program buids

Required Experience and Skills

• HS diploma with 4 years of experience in NPI, supply chain, materials planning, or process analysis roles; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with 2 years of experience is preferred.
• Experience working in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA in a supply chain or production setting.
• Strong skills in MS Excel (including macros and lookup functions) and Power BI or equivalent data visualization tools.
• Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, MS PPT).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (in English).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Familar and experience with Microsoft Office

Desired Experience and Skills

• Familiarity with semiconductor assembly operations is a plus.
• With experience in SAP inventory management system
• Experience in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environment