Material and Logistics Planner

The Company

Halo Industries has developed breakthrough technology to revolutionize a decades-old semiconductor material slicing process. Our laser-based solution minimizes waste, enhances material cost efficiency, and drives innovations across high-growth markets, including automotive, telecommunications, and power electronics. Founded in 2014 at Stanford University, Halo received significant funding in 2024, paving the way for rapid expansion, strategic customer engagement, and the launch of volume manufacturing.

The Opportunity

The Material and Logistics Planner is a critical role responsible for the efficient flow of materials throughout Halo Industries' operations, from receiving raw materials to shipping finished goods. This role involves managing and optimizing all material handling and logistics processes, ensuring inventory accuracy, and supporting production and shipping activities. The planner will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline supply chain operations, resolve issues, and contribute to the company's rapid expansion and success in the semiconductor industry. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain principles, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing materials and logistics within a manufacturing setting.

Role and Responsibilities:

Receiving Operations: Primary point of contact for all receiving matters, ensuring compliance and resolving any specific issues. This includes coordinating with suppliers, managing receiving documentation, and ensuring materials are received in accordance with quality standards and purchase order requirements

• Inbound Material Handling: Own and optimize the end-to-end process of receiving all incoming materials, ensuring timely unloading, accurate verification against purchase orders, and meticulous attention to detail. Proactively identify bottlenecks and propose data-driven solutions to enhance the inbound material flow
• Staging & Sorting: Ensure efficient and organized temporary staging of materials, optimizing staging locations for accessibility and preventing congestion. Proactively communicate and resolve any staging challenges that could impact downstream processes
• Sorting: Ensure accurate and timely sorting of received materials based on defined criteria, understanding the downstream impact of errors and implementing preventative measures. Continuously explore and implement opportunities for streamlining the sorting process
• Put Away: Manage the accurate and timely movement of sorted materials to their designated storage locations, optimizing put-away routes for efficiency and accuracy. Investigate and resolve any inventory discrepancies arising from put-away processes
• Ingot Receiving: Ownership of the specialized procedures for receiving raw ingot materials, demanding meticulous handling, thorough inspection according to protocols, and precise documentation.
  
  
  

Inventory Control using NetSuite:

• Production Consumables Inventory: As the owner of raw materials and components inventory accuracy within NetSuite, proactively track, diligently manage locations, and anticipate replenishment needs to prevent production disruptions.
• Wafer Inventory: Assume full responsibility for the accurate tracking and management of processed wafers in NetSuite, maintaining precise records of quantities, lot numbers, quality status, and locations. Implement and enforce robust procedures to ensure wafer traceability, minimize loss or damage, and optimize storage
• Equipment Spares Inventory: Take ownership of the spare parts and components inventory in NetSuite, focusing on maintaining optimal stock levels to minimize equipment downtime while avoiding excess inventory.
  
  
  

Shipping Procedures:

• Shipment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Be responsible for the accurate and consistent execution of the detailed SOP for all outgoing shipments, including rigorous order verification, secure picking and packing, precise labeling, thorough documentation, and seamless carrier handover. Critically evaluate the SOP to identify any ambiguities or inefficiencies and proactively propose data-backed improvements
• Wafer Packaging: Own the implementation and continuous improvement of specific procedures and the utilization of appropriate materials for packaging wafers, demonstrating a deep understanding of their fragility and handling requirements to ensure safe transit and minimize damage.
  
  
  

Transportation Carriers:

• Small Parcel Direct Carriers: Primary point of contact for utilizing carriers like FedEx and DHL, understanding their service levels, managing shipment preparation according to their requirements, and proactively resolving any delivery issues. Evaluate carrier performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements in cost and efficiency
• Freight Forwarding Services: Take full ownership of the coordination with freight forwarders such as Expeditors for larger shipments, ensuring meticulous management of documentation (including customs), strategic carrier selection based on cost and transit time, and proactive communication to guarantee smooth and timely delivery
  
  
  

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 6 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain and Logistics
• Experience working with ERP/MRP
• Experience working with cross-functional teams within and outside of supply chain departments, including warehouse, planning, production, sales, R&D, Engineering, and Finance
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with dynamic startup work environments
• Experience with NetSuite ERP/MRP
• Proficiency to manage multiple projects, work cross-functionally, and drive strategic initiatives.
• Resourceful in preventing and resolving supply crisis situations, and execution to planned milestones
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Strong organizational values of Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, Fairness, Respect, Inclusivity, Ethical Conduct, Continuous Improvement, and Safety
  
  
  

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Base salary $70,000 to $90,000
  
  

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued and supported. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities in STEM. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.