Senior Director Supply Chain Management

Company: EMCORE Corporation
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

This is an exciting time to join EMCORE Corporation as we continue our fast-paced growth to becoming the leading provider of advanced Mixed-Signal Optics and MEMS-based products that provide the foundation for today's leading-edge aerospace & defense systems. At EMCORE, we welcome forward thinking and continuously challenging existing processes and methodology. We especially want to host a creative culture for all to learn and grow. If you are resilient and enjoy working in a dynamic high growth environment, then you belong with us. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join our team. () EMCORE Corporation is looking for a Senior Director of Supply Chain Management to join our Operations team in our Alhambra, CA office.
You will be responsible for building and driving a strong materials supply chain and planning team to support Global Operations of EMCORE. The team will support 4 business groups within the company, Broadband Laser systems, (including optical InP Die sales), Defense Optoelectronic systems, FOG IMU/Navigation systems, QMEMS IMU/Navigation systems.
Scope includes EMCORE's Asian Supply Chain team supporting contract manufacturing partners, sourcing in China and SE Asia. Responsibilities include:

• Assess, develop and build a strong global supply chain team with EMCORE
• Develop long term vision for best-in-class supply chain and reverse logistics network
• Develop supplier management structure, introduction of upgraded MRP systems and key supply agreements.
• Drive continuous improvement in material/services costs
• Manage and control inventory levels, lead times and communicate financial positions with the Business Unit and recommend strategies
• Engage with Sales and Marketing to ensure the supply chain strategy is aligned with the business unit strategies
• Take ownership of and improve EMCORE S&OP process
• Lead all EMCORE Supply Chain functional teams during audit events providing leadership between business and audit teams
• Support sourcing for New Product Introduction across the business units.
• Develop, enhance and manage relationships with contract manufacturing partners
• Keep abreast of any changes in regulatory requirements that may impact EMCORE Supply Chain efforts and distribution
  Reporting Structure
  • Reports to the Snr VP WW Operations
    
    • Position Requirements
    • Position is only open to those classed as a US person (citizen or permanent resident)
    • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or Technical Discipline; MBA degree is preferred
    • 10 years progressive experience and a minimum of 5 years of direct senior management experience in Supply Chain in a high volume or high mix manufacturing organization within optoelectronics, semiconductor or electronics system assembly companies
    • Candidate will have material and procurement planner background versus business background
    • Quality systems mentality
    • Demonstrated accomplishments executing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Cost (DFC) in a production or an R&D environment
    • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, concepts and application
    • Proven ability to take decisive action and deliver tangible results in a cross-functional organization and highly competitive industry
    • Ability to work globally with supply chain elements including inhouse facilities, materials suppliers and contract manufacturers, Asian experience highly desirable.
    • Excellent internal and external communication & interpersonal skills; experience developing and delivering executive level & customer presentations
    • Vision to enable the drive to solutions - "what does it take?" compared to "is it possible?"
    • Willingness to travel Domestically and Internationally on short notice
      The ideal candidate will have experience/accomplishment in some of the following:
      
      • Experience in Semiconductor Wafer Fab and/or Assembly/Test Operations or similar, in Engineering and Manufacturing Operations roles.
      • Execution of Design for Manufacturability (Cost & Quality, or 6 Sigma) in either/both Operations/R&D environment
      • Experience with Supply agreements/contracts, supplier assessment and management
      • Demonstrated experience with materials/component procurement, specification and selection - Procurement engineering.
      • Experienced in Tools & equipment specification, bid, development, run-off/buy-off & qual
      • Cost modelling experience for products/technologies, cost of ownership models etc.-- Working proficiency with MS Office applications.
        Due to the products that we manufacture, EMCORE Corporation is an ITAR Compliant company and all employees must be a U.S. Person either by Citizenship or Green Card.ITAR REQUIREMENTS:You must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.EMCORE Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status

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