Job Description

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Manager, Materials who will oversee the planning, master scheduling, capacity planning and flow of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements. What you will do is:

• Develop and utilize capacity models to properly size and manage demand and supply
• Lead and be accountable for master scheduling, MPS and order fulfillment effectiveness to customer delivery requirements
• Facilitate S&OP planning cycles to establish and drive aligned plans across the business, operations, finance and purchasing
• Manage inventory turns / days sales of inventory (DSI), Working Capital and reduce excess and obsolete inventory
• Direct production planning and scheduling based on sales forecasts
• Maintain inventory levels to ensure deliveries occur within customer timelines
• Drive WIP reduction an accuracy through LEAN initiatives

What will you bring to the team is:

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in master scheduling, planning and materials management
• Ability to analyze complex data sets to create a strategic materials plan
• Experience in SAP or another ERP system, is preferred
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff
• Experience managing direct reports by aligning goals with organizational needs and ensuring execution

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.