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The Platform Procurement Program Manager is an individual contributor who will be responsible for end-to-end supply-demand optimization.\nWhat You will Do\nCollaborate with counterparts to ensure end-to-end supply-demand optimization, such as; inventory analysis and planning, demand management, and logistics arrangement.\n\nUnderstand demand from master schedulers and plan supply with suppliers to ensure healthy inventories.\n\nUnderstand root causes for shortages and drive actions to recover in fastest possible duration.\n\nIdentify supply risks and prepare mitigation actions.\n\nIdentify opportunities for process improvement and develop recommendations.\n\nClosely monitor details to ensure healthy supply.\n\nNegotiate with suppliers to achieve best cost, quality, terms, and delivery.\n\n What You Bring\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.\n\n5+ years of direct experience in a procurement and supply chain function in the Computer OEM/ODM Manufacturing or Server System Solution industry. An understanding of server products preferred (alternatively a MS degree and 3+ years expeie\n\nProficiency in procurement and supply chain principles and skills.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of order management, fulfillment concepts and processes.\n\nStrong analytical and communications skills.\n\nStrong multitasking and prioritizing skills.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft office applications and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.\n\nPlanning and Organization: plan actions with well-structure tracker.\n\nAccountability: takes action proactively and timely until issue resolves.\n\nTeamwork: Works effectively across organizations to achieve company goals and objectives.\n\nDrive for results: Consistently goes above and beyond what the job or situation requires.\n\nDetail oriented: Pay attention to details for info accuracy.\n\nProficiency in English.\n\nZT Systems assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package is created for all our employees. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $82,500 and $110,000 annually. If hired, the final base salary will be determined on an individual basis taking into consideration experience, skills, knowledge, education and/or certifications.\nBase salary is just one component of ZT Systems total rewards philosophy. We take pride in offering a wide range of benefits and perks that appeal to the variety of needs across our diverse employee base. Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.\nWe are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\n#LI:SL1, #LI:Onsite\nAbout ZT Systems\nAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.\nA culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.\nJoin ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.\nWhat We Offer\nAt ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development-both now and in the future.\nCompensation & Financial Security\n-Competitive base salary\n-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility\n-401(k) retirement savings plan\n-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs\nHealth & Wellness\n-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers\n-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-\n-Company-paid life and disability insurance\nTime Away & Work-Life Balance\n-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays\n-Parental leave and family care support programs\nGrowth & Purpose\n-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities\n-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about\nThese benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.\nZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\nPlease be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. 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