Senior Materials Planner at NVIDIA

Santa Clara, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductor, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years' experience within the semiconductor industry
  • 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
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Drive the Clear-to-Build (CTB) process and other global materials management processes with Contract Manufacturers (CMs)
  • Identify and mitigate component-level risks to ensure uninterrupted production
  • Leverage Generative and Agentic AI to improve workflow processes and data analysis; customize data visualization 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
  • Conduct audits to ensure CMs drive materials in alignment with demand
  • 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

Skills

Clear-to-Build (CTB)
Materials Management
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation
Generative AI
Agentic AI
Data Analytics
Data Visualization
Inventory Management
E&O Management
PPV Management
Commodity Management
KPIs
Contract Manufacturing

NVIDIA

Designs GPUs and AI computing solutions

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA designs and manufactures graphics processing units (GPUs) and system on a chip units (SoCs) for various markets, including gaming, professional visualization, data centers, and automotive. Their products include GPUs tailored for gaming and professional use, as well as platforms for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) that cater to developers, data scientists, and IT administrators. NVIDIA generates revenue through the sale of hardware, software solutions, and cloud-based services, such as NVIDIA CloudXR and NGC, which enhance experiences in AI, machine learning, and computer vision. What sets NVIDIA apart from competitors is its strong focus on research and development, allowing it to maintain a leadership position in a competitive market. The company's goal is to drive innovation and provide advanced solutions that meet the needs of a diverse clientele, including gamers, researchers, and enterprises.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$19.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Company Equity
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased competition from AI startups like xAI could challenge NVIDIA's market position.
Serve Robotics' expansion may divert resources from NVIDIA's core GPU and AI businesses.
Integration of VinBrain may pose challenges and distract from NVIDIA's primary operations.

Differentiation

NVIDIA leads in AI and HPC solutions with cutting-edge GPU technology.
The company excels in diverse markets, including gaming, data centers, and autonomous vehicles.
NVIDIA's cloud services, like CloudXR, offer scalable solutions for AI and machine learning.

Upsides

Acquisition of VinBrain enhances NVIDIA's AI capabilities in the healthcare sector.
Investment in Nebius Group boosts NVIDIA's AI infrastructure and cloud platform offerings.
Serve Robotics' expansion, backed by NVIDIA, highlights growth in autonomous delivery services.

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