Senior Silicon Operations Production Planner

4 Weeks ago • 8-8 Years • Logistics

About the job

Summary

As a Senior Silicon Operations Production Planner at Google, you'll be a key player in developing custom silicon solutions that power Google's direct-to-consumer products. This role is critical for ensuring the smooth flow of production by managing purchase orders, tracking inventory levels, and collaborating with suppliers. You'll leverage your expertise in supply chain management and data analysis to optimize procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of high-quality components. Responsibilities include creating and managing purchase orders, tracking order progress, maintaining communication with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels, analyzing procurement data, preparing reports, and collaborating with other teams to ensure efficient and effective production.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 8 years of experience as a Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, or Product Engineer
  • Experience with Process Management, Demand Planning, and Product Quality Control
  • Experience with global sourcing and managing complex supply chains
Good to have:
  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
  • Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CPIM)
  • Experience with data analysis tools and techniques to drive capacity needs
  • Experience with SAP transaction model and B2B implementation
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Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 8 years of experience as a Manufacturing, Quality, Reliability, or Product Engineer.
  • Experience the Process Management, Demand Planning, and Product Quality Control.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
  • Professional certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CPIM).
  • 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, ideally in the semiconductor industry.
  • Experience with global sourcing and managing complex supply chains and experience with data analysis tools and techniques to drive capacity needs.
  • Experience with SAP transaction model and B2B implementation.

About the job

Be part of a diverse team that pushes boundaries, developing custom silicon solutions that power the future of Google's direct-to-consumer products. You'll contribute to the innovation behind products loved by millions worldwide. Your expertise will shape the next generation of hardware experiences, delivering unparalleled performance, efficiency, and integration.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Responsibilities

  • Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy of specifications, quantities, pricing, and delivery terms. Track orders to ensure on-time delivery and address any delays or discrepancies.
  • Maintain regular communication with suppliers, resolving issues related to orders, quality, or delivery. Monitor supplier performance and collaborate on improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor inventory levels of assigned commodities to ensure adequate supply while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs. Coordinate with planning and production teams to adjust purchasing activities based on demand fluctuations.
  • Analyze procurement data to identify trends, track spending patterns, and measure supplier performance. Prepare regular reports for management on key procurement metrics.
  • Monitor the trend of the demand to identify the true requirement. Collaborate with the suppliers to offer adequate expedite quotas to manage the balance of the demand and supply appropriately. 
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