Buyer/Planner

Buyer/Planner At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way. We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work, and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work. The Buyer/Planner will work within the Wolfspeed Supply Chain Procurement team and will be responsible for the purchasing and planning of materials. The role will be responsible for executing purchase orders, managing inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers on delivery and lead times, and ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support production. The focus will be on Quality, Delivery, Cost Management, and continuous improvements to enable efficient processing of semiconductor wafers. The Day-to-Day: Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production demand Collaborate with planning and category management teams to align material requirements with supplier commitments Communicate daily with suppliers regarding open orders, shortages, delivery schedules, and escalations Analyze MRP/ERP system signals to drive purchasing decisions and replenishment actions Support the introduction of new parts or processes to aid in the timely processing of semiconductor wafers Identify and communicate cost savings opportunities and process improvement ideas Qualifications: BS in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field 3 years' experience in a buying, planning, or procurement role Experience with direct materials purchasing Demonstrated experience working in a self-directed, fast-paced manufacturing environment Energetic individual who can support a dynamic and exciting manufacturing and product line Excellent analytical and organizational skills Responsive with strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage supplier relationships on a day-to-day basis and resolve supply issues effectively Preferred Skills & Certifications: 3 years of experience in a Buyer/Planner role, ideally in the semiconductor industry Working knowledge of Oracle or SAP (MRP/ERP systems) strongly desirable Capable of working cross-functionally in a dynamic environment Certification as a supply chain professional (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) or Quality (Six Sigma) This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management. To put it legally Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr