Associate Product Manager - Key Components

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Job Req ID: 30633

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

Do you thrive in a fast-pace environment? Then Supermicro is looking for you to become part of our "Super Story". We are looking for committed individuals who can bring talent and experience in areas of purchasing, procurement, and inventory control. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and purchasing materials required for current and new products. This position will be based out of our headquarter in San Jose, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development

Prepare, review, place department purchasing requisitions

Maintain computerized purchasing records and paper filing

Monitor and resolve production material shortages

Seek, partner and maintain relationships with reliable outside vendors and suppliers to manage purchase order based on demand

Place order and follow up closely with counterpart CMs to achieve sales demand and fulfillment

Monitor and follow up closely with CM production schedule to ensure on-time delivery and monitor it for prototype projects

Update planning spreadsheets and internal reports on a regular basis

Review and monitor inventory levels against sales ratio and sales forecast; respond to changes in sales trend and sales forecast

Enter purchase transactions precisely and gather both historical and current data

Other projects and tasks may be assigned based on business needs

Project pricing management, submitting claims, sales order follow up, understanding of RMA policy

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree  in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred

Minimum of 1 years purchasing and planning experience with contract manufacturers, ideally in computer hardware or server products preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in Mandarin a plus

Ability to present data and analysis in an organized, clear, and concise manner. Ability to create dashboards; pivot tables, VLOOKUP excel skills is a must.

Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

Proven ability to research and apply critical information to evaluate product and conduct cost analysis for competitive pricing and positioning

Excellent problem solving skills

Must be comfortable working with cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal

Familiarity with lean principles and JIT environments

APICS Certification a plus

Salary Range

$75,000 - $90,000 

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.