NPI Samples Planner
Micron Technology’s vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life and our commitment to people, innovation, tenacity, collaboration, and customer focus allows us to fulfill our mission to be a global leader in memory and storage solutions. This means conducting business with integrity, accountability, and professionalism while supporting our global community.
As a NPI Samples Planner within the Global Supply Chain NPI organization you will be responsible for direct planning and manufacturing execution support of new products from an early plan phase through production ramp. You will be partnering with stakeholders and organizations across a global enterprise that include but are not limited to Supply Chain Operations Leads, Procurement, and various Manufacturing & Product Engineering teams. Your primary goals are to align these teams to an NPI production plan via enterprise planning systems while closely monitoring timely execution of internal and external customer sampling requirements.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with engineering and business teams to collect NPI demand. Ensure specific requirements are understood and documented.
- Monitor and validate master data completeness and accuracy (parts and BOMs).
- Validate information required to generate an accurate supply response, including yields, cycle time, site loading, capacity boundary conditions, etc.
- Employ Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to produce a weekly build plan that meets the business need.
- Confirm manufacturing teams reserve capacity and purchase direct materials to support NPI needs.
- Bring awareness of supply shortages and capacity constraints to appropriate stakeholders. Resolve supply gaps where possible.
- Transfer responsibilities to high-volume planners after product has launched.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understanding of supply chain concepts; APICS-CPIM certification a plus.
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing.
- Familiarity with project management best practices; PMP certification a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience with Microsoft tools, demonstrating advanced excel skills.
- Experience working with metrics & analytics.
- Experience leading process improvements.
- Ability to translate broad or general concepts into tangible deliverables.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Effective presentation and collaboration skills.
- Ability to influence others using a variety of approaches with or without positional authority.
- Comfort in dealing with ambiguity.
EXPERIENCE
2+ years of experience in an operations-related role, such as planning, forecasting, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, or related experience is preferred.
EDUCATION
Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline such as Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent experience
About Us
As the leader in innovative memory solutions, Micron is helping the world make sense of data by delivering technology that is transforming how the world uses information. Through our global brands — Micron, Crucial and Ballistix — we offer the industry’s broadest portfolio. We are the only company manufacturing today’s major memory and storage technologies: DRAM, NAND, NOR and 3D XPoint™ memory. Our solutions are purpose built to leverage the value of data to unlock financial insights, accelerate scientific breakthroughs and enhance communication around the world.
Micron Benefits
Employee Rewards Program, Healthcare, Paid time off (Combined Sick and Vacation Time), Retirement savings plans, Paid maternity/paternity leave, Employee Assistance Program, Professional development training, Workplace wellness programs, Micron Health Clinic (Boise only), Fitness Center/Activity rooms (Boise/San Jose only), Tuition Reimbursement, Micron Corporate Discounts, Casual Dress attire.