Material Procurement Program Specialist
US-CA-Santa Rosa
US Careers (External)
Req #: 52399
Type: Regular
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Overview: Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers. Keysight's Precision Meso-scale Technology Center (PMTC) located in Santa Rosa, CA exists to provide precision machined components that enable the capabilities of Keysight's industry leading electronic measurement equipment. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Material Coordinator to support daily manufacturing operations in a precision machining environment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials and consumables are available to support production activities. The Material Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining flow on the shopfloor, minimizing downtime, and enabling machinists and engineers to stay focused on execution. Responsibilities: * Ensure all materials (raw, WIP, consumables) are available, staged, and ready ahead of production jobs to prevent downtime * Support daily production priorities and respond quickly to material shortages or urgent shopfloor needs * Maintain a strong presence on the shopfloor and warehouse, partnering with machinists and supervisors to remove material-related blockers * Receive, inspect, store, and organize materials; maintain a clean, structured, and efficient warehouse * Manage inventory including cycle counts, reconciliation, labeling, and traceability to ensure high inventory accuracy * Execute accurate transactions in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and maintain alignment between physical inventory and system data * Track and move WIP between operations as necessary to maintain continuous production flow * Coordinate kitting, staging, and replenishment aligned to the production schedule * Proactively identify and escalate material risks, shortages, or delays; support expediting of critical jobs * Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely transport materials * Identify and implement improvements in material flow, staging, and warehouse organization to reduce downtime Qualifications: * 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, production support, warehouse, or material coordination * Experience working in a shopfloor environment with direct support to production operations * Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment * Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions (Oracle preferred) * Ability to maintain accuracy, traceability, and control of inventory and WIP * Comfortable with physical requirements including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for extended periods, and working in a production environment * Experience operating or ability to be certified on forklifts and material handling equipment * Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with machinists, supervisors, planning, and engineering Preferred: * Experience in precision machining environments * Familiarity with WIP tracking, production scheduling, and material flow concepts * Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives Pay Range: USD $61,320.00 - USD $102,200.00 Year Careers Privacy Statement***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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