Senior Specialist - Supply Chain

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Job Description:
This role within the Microchip Component Operations team (our Global Supply Chain) will provide the successful candidate with valuable experience and growth potential. Reporting into the Materials Manager, the objective of our Supply Chain Team is to establish, maintain/ improve supply continuity, quality and cost as it relates to products and services. (Key Measurements: Inventory, On-time delivery, Quality & Cost)
Responsibilities:
Processes purchase requisitions, purchase change orders and requests for quotes to suppliers
Reviews PO variances to the plan; past due and aged unconfirmed orders providing resolution with the supply base
Participates in maximizing the procurement teams' changes, part parameters; quote table maintenance, supplier database information, error report analysis, and part number/supplier code information
Recommend cost saving proposals including alternative sourcing with approval of team
Works closely with Engineers & Strategic Sourcing Managers to support all procurement and vendor negotiations on lead-time and cost
Process Returns to Vendor (RTV) for procured products and drive continual improvement with Supplier Quality team
Manage and maintain item master/organization attributes for assigned products
Resolves accounts payable/receivable discrepancies for any/items assigned
Resolves delivery/receiving discrepancies for any/all items assigned
Remains current on economic, industrial and other trends that affect market and prices
Supports ERP integration activities and assists Project Manager with implementations
Participates in New Product Introduction (NPI) teams to represent Component Ops in the early stages of the development process.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business/Supply Chain
Strong interpersonal skills
Proven planning, organizational and communication skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (specifically Excel)
Demonstrates analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
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