Supply Chain Manager (Electro-Mechanical / New Product Introduction)

About the role

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. As the Supply Chain Manager (Electro-Mechanical / New Product Introduction), you will work primarily with the Semiconductor Atmospheric Automation Product Development Team as the lead supply chain representative for New Product Development. This individual contributor role ensures all supply chain functions are fulfilled and assigned products are released in accordance with project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Primary ownership for new product material costs with full understanding and reporting of cost drivers and cost changes.
• Partner with Engineering, Commodity Managers, and Suppliers to drive optimal material plans, including alignment with commodity strategies for supply base optimization and lowest total acquisition cost.
• Coordinate with the Atmospheric Systems Team to ensure new product releases align with the Brooks Product Life-Cycle Phase/Gates and are efficiently and accurately released through all required PLM and ERP Systems.
• Responsible for all product material requirements (new and legacy) supporting the project lifecycle deliverables and ensuring best-in-class sourcing.
• Work with assigned functional leaders to track and coordinate all program supply chain deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, including identification and mitigation of long-term supply chain risks presented by new designs.
• Manage the flow of materials per project requirements, including analysis of supplier capacity and capability to ensure their ability to supply parts with ongoing Brooks Automation priority of material flow for timely line fill and inventory optimization.
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for manufacturability, assembly, test attributes), including reviewing engineering changes and assessing materials/supply chain impact.
• Interact with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of NPI deliverables, as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Actively engage in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes.
• Occasional travel required (up to 20%), including international.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Purchasing, or other technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Commodity Management and/or Sourcing in an Electro-Mechanical manufacturing environment, with 3+ years of experience in Program Management of New Product Introduction (NPI) through development and product life-cycle processes.
• Strong background with mechanical commodities (sheet-metal, precision machining, welding, plastics, injection molding, casting, brazing) and ability to read and interpret technical documents including drawings, blueprints, product specifications, material tolerances, and finish specifications.
• Understanding of GD&T and mechanical industry workmanship standards.
• Experience with international purchasing and sourcing, including ability to interact and work with geographically dispersed teams; prefer experience with a supply base in Southeast Asia.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Project/Program Management training and/or Certification highly desirable.
• Lean Six-Sigma training and/or Certification highly desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of Semiconductor Equipment manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused, self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction, and drive initiatives and programs with unclear initial definition.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $105,593.46 USD to $142,861.74 USD. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid holidays and Flexible Vacation to enjoy personal time off and incidental sickness (for exempt employees)

Schedule

Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.