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NVIDIA is seeking a Materials Planner to join our outstanding Global Supply Chain Procurement team. In this role, you will be a driving force behind our materials readiness, ensuring the supply chain agility to bring NVIDIA's products to market. You will be a part of the team managing our contract manufacturing partners, focusing on data-driven strategies that optimize material flow and mitigate risk. This is a highly collaborative position that requires a strategic perspective, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for operational improvement.
What you'll be doing:
- Drive the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process and other global materials management processes with our CMs.
- Identify and mitigate component-level risks to ensure uninterrupted supply.
- Leverage Generative and Agentic AI to improve your workflow processes and data analysis. Customize the visualization of data to achieve cross-functional alignment on materials strategy.
- Implement data-driven inventory management strategies to balance flexibility with risk. Mitigate material liabilities, such as Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
- Collaborate with commodity management and engineering to identify alternate sources of supply, safety stock, demand offsets and other means to stabilize supply.
- Work closely with suppliers to have clear line of sight to supply and demand at all times, from short-term shortages to long-term supply.
- Contribute to CM performance reviews. Develop and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure CMs' performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and resolve material constraints.
What we need to see:
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years' experience within the semiconductor industry, particularly on PCBA Board components
- 8+ years' experience working with global Contract Manufacturing partners.
- Experience in data analytics and a strong ability to build compelling visual presentations using charts and metrics.
- Proficiency in MS Excel (including advanced techniques) and working with ERP systems like SAP.
- Be a regular user of AI tools like Gemini and OpenAI.
- Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) systems like Agile or Windchill, with knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- An MBA or equivalent experience or Master's degree
- Experience with data science and data tools like Tableau, PowerBI
- Proficiency in Mandarin or Spanish
Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 120,000 USD - 189,750 USD for Level 4, and 160,000 USD - 253,000 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 17, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.