Supply Chain Coordinator

KEMET Electronics Corporation

We at KEMET, a YAGEO Group company, help make a wide variety of products possible in the world's most rapidly expanding industries.  

Founded in 1919 in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 100 years of technological innovation, we manufacture capacitors and other components for computing, telecommunications, medical, aerospace, defense, and automotive markets.  Our components are found in spacecrafts and defibrillators - from outer space to inside our bodies, and in products we use every day. We have the broadest selection of capacitor technologies in the industry, including an expanding range of electromechanical devices and electromagnetic compatibility solutions.

Summary

Are you passionate about pushing boundaries of what’s possible? We are committed to technological innovation and excellence in everything we do. KEMET, a YAGEO Group company is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator at the Simpsonville, SC location.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Forecasting: Handle PO placement from start to finish, set accurate forecast rates, coordinate capacity planning with suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery (≥99%)
• Supplier & Product Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers and Product Management on pricing, packaging, order quantities, logistics, quality issues, and BOM changes
• Inventory & Demand Management: Maintain target inventory levels, manage aging/excess stock, resolve supply-demand fluctuations, and handle sold-out parts and open demand scheduling
• Data Analysis & Optimization: Use reporting tools to analyze supply chain data, support performance improvement projects, and adapt processes to changing conditions
• Issue Resolution: Address receipt issues, invoice discrepancies, product returns, and customer escalations promptly
• Process Improvement: Drive problem-solving and waste-reduction initiatives, ensuring accurate system setups and streamlined supply chain operations
• Collaboration & Support: Work closely with internal teams to support business strategy, enable new product launches, and improve customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred; High School Diploma accepted with additional experience
• 1–2 years of experience in MRP/CRP, inventory control, or planning with a degree, or 4–5 years of related experience with a High School Diploma
• Basic knowledge of MRP/CRP, Inventory Control and Planning
• Basic knowledge of the AS-400 platform, Power BI, and ORACLE manufacturing and purchasing is a plus
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment resulting in high quality and high quantity work produced.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively
• Individual must be flexible and adaptable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (seated/standing) for extended periods

Location & Work Type

• Simpsonville, SC – United States
• Full Time

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

YAGEO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veteran status, protected genetic information,  marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, in making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, wages, promotions, rewards, and access to training. Qualified applicants and workers shall be provided with reasonable accommodation for disability and religious practices.

What we offer

• Collaborative work environment that values innovation and teamwork
• Inclusive company culture built on respect, integrity, and continuous improvement
• Career growth opportunities with access to training, and mentorship
• Work–life balance support through flexible practices and employee wellness initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and employee programs
• Global impact by contributing to sustainable solutions and industry-leading technologies

About YAGEO Group
We don’t build the final product.
We build what makes it possible.

From resistors to capacitors, inductors to sensors—our components power the breakthroughs that move the world forward.
Electric vehicles. AI data centers. Satellites. Sonar systems.
They move faster, last longer, reach farther—with a spark of us inside.

Headquartered in Taiwan, YAGEO Group unites multiple trusted brands—including YAGEO, KEMET, PULSE, and Telemecanique Sensors and more—into one cohesive force for innovation.
40,000 employees. 100 locations. 20 R&D centers. 2,000 patents. 273,000 customers.

#1 in resistors and tantalum capacitors.
#3 in MLCCs & inductors
We don't just participate in the future—we enable it. 

Why Work at YAGEO Group?

Meaningful work: Every part you help design, test, or improve contributes to real-world innovations.
Global exposure: Collaborate across continents, brands, and breakthrough technologies.
Accelerated growth: With our size, diversity, and momentum, there’s no ceiling for where you can go.
Built-in purpose: You’re not just part of the process—you’re part of the progress.

YAGEO Group. Built into Tomorrow.

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