Materials and Resources Planner
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Our team collaborates across product lines to bring Apple products to life, supporting Hardware Engineering's R&D teams with world-class prototyping efforts. We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to join our Lab Services team. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to maintain our materials library, support raw material requests, and oversee the general organization and inventory of consumable resources for our teams.
Description
The Materials Planner role is a critical part of the fabrication process, ensuring timely procurement of consumables, supplies, and tools to enable fast paced prototype production. The role will partner with teams across Austin, Santa Clara Valley, and Boulder. It is essential for this candidate to be well organized, collaborative, and curious. They will be responsible for driving alignment of tooling, inventory, and processes across multiple sites.","responsibilities":"Maintenance of raw materials, supplies, and tooling inventories
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Vendor onboarding, oversight, and engagement
Budget tracking and management of consumable POs (Purchase Orders), Invoicing
Corporate Credit Card Orders and reconciliation
Maintenance and updates to Lab tooling database, receipt, and entry of shipments
Supporting team fabrication material requests using band saw and various shop tools
Development and maintenance of process documentation, strategic alignment of processes across multiple sites
General organization of common lab areas, and adhoc support to PRL/ADL teams as needed
Support of Lab daily shipping and receiving activities
Coordination and support of remote teams in California and Boulder labs
Preferred Qualifications
Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
Proficient in use of Pages/Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint, calendar management, FileMaker, or other database familiarity
Self-starter with ability to juggle conflicting priorities
Ability to problem-solve and think clearly and quickly to resolve potential issues
Ability and willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Positive attitude, willingness to offer help, and engage with a large extended team both in person and virtually
Minimum Qualifications
College degree or equivalent experience
Experience in a customer-facing role
Project or program management experience
Prior experience in a lab environment
Ability to lift up 30 lbs without assistance
Basic knowledge of material properties, handling, and applications
Willingness to operate a forklift, shop tools, and other pieces of industrial equipment
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