Job Description

About Veeco

You probably don’t realize it, but what we do at Veeco touches the lives of every person, every day. It’s a bold statement, but it’s true. From the smartphones in our pockets that access the world’s collective knowledge, to the cloud-based services where all that information lives, to high-speed wireless communication and computing power needed to drive artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, gaming and so much more, our technology is all around us.

We design, develop, manufacture, and service highly complex, cutting-edge machines used by our customers to create the essential devices that drive the digital age, connect the world, and improve the human experience. Along with the world’s leading technology companies, many of which are household names, we help solve their most difficult material science challenges, enabling technologies for a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

We’re looking for material difference-makers to join our growing team. Interested? Learn more at .

Overview

Veeco Instruments is currently seeking a Director, Materials, to join our world-class Global Operations in Somerset, NJ. This position reports to the Vice President of Global Operations and serves as a key member of the Operations management team. This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the materials and logistics team. This is a demanding role that requires strategic planning, superb execution in a fast-paced challenging environment, and exceptional leadership skills for organizational development. The successful candidate will be responsible for the materials management, production planning, procurement, and warehouse operations functions for a variety of manufacturing scenarios – complex capital equipment, refurbishment, and configuration of complex equipment, run rate business, global service, and spare parts, etc. The successful candidate can manage numerous complex priorities simultaneously, with a “hands on” approach and style.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, coordinates, and implements strategy related to inventory control, and planning/scheduling/ procurement functions to ensure timely completion and support of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and site inventory plans.
• Organizes, supervises, and directs the work of, production planners, direct materials purchasing, warehouse personnel and the master scheduler.
• Develops, prepares, and improves processes, procedures, and instructions regarding planning, direct material purchasing and warehousing systems and procedures. Ensures that outsourced assemblies and component materials are available to support the MPS and spare parts sales orders.
• Oversees the process which identifies and communicates parts/material status including shortages - resolves material problems to minimize downtime and operational delays.
• Drives continuous improvement. Identifies, plans and executes major improvement projects - develops and conducts training on proper procedures, as required.
• Observes team members to ensure compliance to Veeco procedures, safety protocols, and SOX requirements.
• Prepares inventory forecast, based on MPS plans, with global oversight of inventory for multiple product lines - understands the financial impact of decisions on the business.
• Handles Excess & Obsolete analysis, forecast, and financial reserve recommendations. Looks for and implements productivity improvements and material cost reductions.
• Tracks, analyzes, and develops action plans for Materials department metrics, such as IRA, OTD, Fill Rates, Stock Outs/Zero Bin, MRB cycle time, Cycle Count Accuracy, etc.
• Develops plan and is responsible for oversight on inventory cycle counts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management or related area is required.
• A minimum of 12 years of planning and logistics experience is required as is experience leading and developing a high-performing team.
• Experience in a low volume manufacturing environment is a must.
• Accreditations such as APICS certification in Supply Chain Management, or Detailed Scheduling and Planning, or CPIM preferred.
• Experience with materials management using SAP as the ERP platform is preferred.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrates outstanding leadership skills in the development of the team through assessment, recruiting, coaching, mentoring, and building credibility cross-functionally across Veeco.

Sound quality practices and understanding in ISO-9000, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma is desirable.

Global supply chain and contract manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Must be a dynamic leader who possesses the essential characteristics of a “can-do” attitude, integrity, competitiveness, accountability, creativity, and teamwork.

Will inspire others by creating, articulating, and implementing a vision for the Materials team.

Knowledge of Quality Management Techniques like Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, 8D, etc.

Experience with Warehouse Management, and Shop floor control highly desired

This position requires <10% domestic and international travel.

The expected salary range for this position is $148,112 - $187,607.90 + bonus + benefits. When determining your pay, we will consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. If your salary requirements are higher than the advertised range and you remain interested in career opportunities with Veeco, we encourage you to apply or email your resume to .

Veeco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.