Supply Chain Planner (Starlink/Akoustis)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve both Akoustis demand and supply plans
• Initiate purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of material to support customer requirements
• Track material from Fab wafer completion to final manufacturing and order fulfillment
• Manage inventory to prevent stockouts while maintaining healthy inventory levels
• Work directly with key suppliers to develop and implement sourcing and cost management strategies that support existing platforms and new product development
• Manage costs aggressively to ensure adherence to project-specific budgets and forecasts
• Ensure suppliers are prepared to support all prototype builds with appropriate equipment and materials to ensure successful product development, ramp-up, and mass production
• Develop, manage, and maintain strong supplier partnerships

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 4+ years of experience working in one or more of the following in lieu of a degree:
• Material or production planning
• Purchasing
• Operations or supply chain management
• Master production scheduling
• Engineering
• Contract negotiation
• Material cost control

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with D365 ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
• Strong track record of leadership and team-building skills
• Experience in production purchasing preferred
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills
• Ability to learn quickly and prioritize appropriately to meet customer and company needs
• SQL Experience
• PowerBI experience
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
• Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
• Leverage Lean Six Sigma certification
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
• Able to conduct all activities with the highest of integrity
• Understanding of block-chain powered supply chain platforms to boost efficiency, traceability, and transparency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasionally requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• This position is based in Bastrop, TX and requires being onsite, remote work is not considered