Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

Supply Chain – Specialist | Microchip Technology

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Microchip Technology. The company is a multi-billion dollar global organization with a 17,000-member team, focused on designing and producing the technology that powers the world around us. Joining Microchip means being part of an atmosphere that fosters trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, all while contributing to a globally recognized leader in semiconductor solutions. This Supply Chain – Specialist role is integral to the Global Supply Chain (Microchip Component Operations team), directly contributing to the objective of establishing, maintaining, and improving supply continuity, quality, and cost for essential products and services. The position supports Microchip’s commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and sustained growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Team: Global Supply Chain, reporting to the Materials Manager
• Mission: Establish, maintain, and improve supply continuity, quality, and cost for products and services.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software, Excel, ERP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Manage Procurement: Process purchase requisitions, execute purchase change orders, and handle requests for quotes to various suppliers, ensuring accurate and timely initiation of supply processes.
• Resolve Supply Issues: Systematically review purchase order variances against the planned schedule, address past due orders, and resolve aged unconfirmed orders, actively engaging with the supply base to achieve resolutions.
• Drive Cost Savings: Actively recommend and develop cost-saving proposals, including exploring alternative sourcing options, and collaborate with the team to secure approval and implement these initiatives effectively.
• Collaborate on Negotiations: Work closely with both Engineers and Strategic Sourcing Managers to provide comprehensive support for all procurement and vendor negotiations, focusing on optimizing lead-time and cost efficiencies.
• Maintain Supply Data: Manage and meticulously maintain item master and organization attributes for all assigned products. Additionally, resolve accounts payable/receivable discrepancies and address delivery or receiving issues for these items to ensure data integrity and smooth operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain. This foundational education is essential for understanding global supply chain operations and business processes within a technology-driven environment.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective communication and collaboration within a global team. Demonstrates proven planning and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently. Possesses proficiency in Microsoft Office software, with specific expertise in Excel for detailed data analysis and reporting. Additionally, the role requires strong analytical capabilities, alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and concise interaction and documentation.