Operations Manager (Semiconductor Services)

About the role

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. The Operations Manager will work closely with the senior leadership team, supporting operations, planning, reporting, analysis, and follow-up on actionable recommendations in Phoenix, AZ.

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.
• Creates management reports to analyze inventory data, identify opportunities, and track material spend.
• Designs 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.
• Plans and implements projects that support the sales and planning organization.
• Interfaces with the 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’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.

Skills

• 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.

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to kneel, reach, walk, push, pull, and grasp.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to move arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment.
• Prolonged sitting with some standing and bending intermittently during work hours.
• Subject to interruptions.
• May involve exposure to moderate noise levels from printers, faxes, computers, etc.
• Work may require out-of-town travel.