Materials Manager

Job Description

Job Title : Material Manager

Location : Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Duration : 12 Months

About the Team :

The Global ODM Fulfillment Operations team within the Global Supply Chain Operations (GSCO) group is responsible for teaming with our supply chain partners to build, deliver, and enable the Client’s AI, Compute, and Storage infrastructure. Client’s computing foundation is its Data Centers, and key strategic partnerships with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) across the Compute and Storage industry are a crucial piece in building and operationalizing this infrastructure. The Global ODM Fulfillment Operations team is responsible for managing the operational performance of these ODM partners by setting key performance metrics, ensuring operational success and driving performance improvement programs across the Client’s supply chain, and is ultimately responsible for on-time-delivery of the hardware. This requires a dynamic approach to work to unlock challenges on the tactical (ex. supply), strategic (ex. Supply chain strategy), and foundational (ex. process overhaul) levels for Inventory Partners, ODMs, and Client. The team is inherently dynamic, requiring coordination across engineering, NPI, mass production, and sustaining teams all within a given cycle.

Put simply : this team is composed of flexible problem solvers who build relationships both within and beyond Client to achieve industry-leading performance and pave the way for Client’s AI-enabled infrastructure.

Job Summary :

The MP Materials role will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to the Client's manufacturer partners, enabling the delivery of compute, storage, and AI racks to data centers and warehouses. You will be responsible for managing the flow of materials, optimizing supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities :

• Materials Planning : Collaborate with the ODMs, Supply and Demand planning to maintain accurate subcomponent material supply data to ensure on-time delivery of components and commodities against the Client’s forecast and Risk / Buys.
• Risk Management : Drive MRP readiness with ODMs and mitigate risks associated with material shortages, supply chain disruptions, and other potential issues that could impact on-time delivery.
• Partner Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders, ODM partners, and suppliers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Supply Chain Optimization : Proactively analyze and utilize data to drive supply chain processes and tools, enabling world-class materials management strategies.
• Process Improvement : Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes, leveraging data analytics and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Metrics : Assist in development and track KPIs to ensure alignment on material planning, on-time PO placement, PO coverage, and supply chain optimization. Closely collaborate with the inventory lead to ensure optimal stock levels at ODMs and 3PL.
• Prioritization and Pivoting : Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, pivot when necessary, and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Interpreting Demand / Supply & MRP Reports : Ability to analyze and interpret demand and supply reports, as well as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports, to make informed decisions about material planning and procurement.
• Partner with internal / external teams to support material allocation decisions to maximize rack supply to the Client.

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