Bechtel

Materials Planner - Micron

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About the role

Requisition ID: 296187
Relocation Authorized: National - Family
Grade: 24
Position to be Panel Interviewed? No
Telework Type: Part-Time Telework
Work Location: Houston, TX
Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. M&T is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, datacenter, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets. M&T strives to exceed our customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves the industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will support material planning and/or material coordination for a small to medium project site. Planning activities will include clear identification of required materials, and details for how they will be stored and shipped. Coordination activities will include reporting of material work package statuses for installation. Your efforts will support adequate and accurate materials and equipment at the jobsite.

Major Responsibilities:

Material Coordination
Performs material coordination activities at a jobsite within material discipline of responsibility to ensure the accurate reporting of material and equipment work package statuses for installation
Monitors planned inventory control mechanisms, such as min-max and bag-and-tag and uses Digital Supply Chain tools
Continuously performs priority allocations to ensure material availability well in advance of installation requirements
Coordinates material availability in support of design revisions, rework, contingency or work-around plans
Participates in Construction and/or Subcontractor planning meetings to be fully aware of changes in installation plans and priorities
Coordinates with warehouse personnel for materials to be issued direct to the installation area, as opposed to being controlled in storage
Coordinates the constructability look ahead meetings
Prepares the site constructability reports as inclusive of 30, 60, and 90-day lookaheads

Material Planning
Verifies that material requisitions clearly identify required pay items and reflect a level of detail in which materials will be shipped and identified for storage and control prior to distribution to Construction for installation
Coordinates material planning activities for a material discipline area of responsibility
Maintains direct working relationship with Project Controls, Discipline Engineers, Supply Chain, Automation Support and/or Construction Coordinator to ensure that construction personnel are provided with materials to support the completion of the construction work
Monitors Engineering and Supply Chain deliverable schedules to meet the construction schedule
Monitors materials components aspects of the project Automation Plan related data transfers between the functional groups with respect to assigned discipline area of responsibility

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Advanced knowledge of all procurement operations related to the management of materials at area, regional, temporary and jobsite office locations.
Knowledge of how to manage material fabricators.
Knowledge in Field Engineering and Construction activities, and knowledge of Standard Work Process Procedures related to materials management functions.
Knowledge of all Engineering disciplines, the work process and the deliverables produced.
Knowledge of applicable Bechtel policies, instructions, and Procurement procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge and experience in the use of the Digital Supply Chain System, Engineering tools and other project data systems preferred.
Prior experience in major global, direct hire and contract management projects, which include Engineering, Procurement, and materials control activities.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills preferred.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.

The position to which you are applying may have additional background and drug screening requirements from those of your current position. Please speak with your Bechtel recruiter to determine if any additional background and drug screening is required for this position and work location.

Bechtel's internal staffing policy includes the minimum time that you need to be in your current position before applying to a new position. Please refer to the applicable policy manual and ensure you meet the minimum requirements.

Per Policy 203-Internal Staffing, the Functional Manager of all internal Bechtel employees that are selected to proceed with an interview as part of Bechtel's internal recruitment process will receive a notification including the position title and corresponding Functional Lead.

Please note that the overtime designation for this position might differ from your current position even if the position is at the same grade level. Please speak with your TA Specialist to understand the overtime eligibility for this role.

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