Buyer/Planner - Key Components

Job Req ID: 26393

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:

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, business operations and finance, and server product management teams
• Collaborate with external vendor sales and marketing teams
• Consolidate marketing plans with internal and external marketing key stakeholders
• Coordinate and document various financial processes and claims internally and externally
• Plan and purchase material requirements and ensure flow of materials for ongoing production as well as for new products in development
• 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
• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Engineering, supply chain, or business major background is preferred
• Minimum of 1 years purchasing and planning experience with contract manufacturers, preferably in computer hardware or server products 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to present data and analysis in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and self-motivated with a proven track record to work collaboratively and coordinate activities with geographically distributed teams
• Must be comfortable working with cross-functional teams to achieve a common goal
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain highest ethical and professional business conduct

Salary Range

$68,640 - $85,000 

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.