NPI PMH Specialist
Foxconn WIDescription FII USA, Inc., a Foxconn Technology Group Company, is seeking an NPI PMH Specialist to coordinate material handling activities, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure material readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) builds within our smart manufacturing environment. Once a part of the team, you will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the Program Management Department in a manufacturing environment and have the opportunity to display critical thinking skills to expand your career in Smart Manufacturing. The NPI PMH Specialist will support NPI build preparation, coordinate SMT material staging and movement, maintain accurate inventory and material traceability, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available to support program schedules and successful product launches. Responsibilities Coordinate material preparation, staging, and delivery for NPI builds, ensuring SMT line materials are properly organized, labeled, and available according to production schedules and program milestones. Support NPI build readiness by verifying material availability, inventory accuracy, component quantities, and required documentation prior to scheduled builds. Monitor material requirements for prototype, pilot, and production ramp activities, identifying shortages, discrepancies, and potential risks that could impact NPI schedules. Maintain accurate material transactions, inventory records, and storage locations within Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and applicable ERP systems. Ensure compliance with Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements, including exposure tracking, bake requirements, proper storage, and accurate documentation. Coordinate SMT material handling activities, including reel merging, offline feeder loading, line-side replenishment, and material preparation for production changeovers. Partner with NPI Engineering, Production, Warehouse, Planning, Purchasing, and Quality teams to resolve material-related issues and ensure uninterrupted build execution. Perform inventory verification, cycle counts, and material reconciliations to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate inventory records for NPI programs. Track material consumption, shortages, excess inventory, and unused components during NPI builds, communicating findings to Program Management and supporting inventory adjustments as needed. Coordinate material movement between warehouse, production, and designated storage locations while maintaining proper identification, handling, and traceability requirements. Support engineering changes, BOM revisions, and product transitions by coordinating material identification, segregation, and preparation for updated NPI build requirements. Assist with investigating material discrepancies, inventory variances, and material handling issues, implementing corrective actions in collaboration with applicable departments. Develop, maintain, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to SMT material handling, storage, inventory control, and NPI material readiness. Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing material shortages, improving inventory accuracy, minimizing production downtime, and optimizing material flow. Maintain 5S standards within PMH-managed areas and ensure compliance with company safety, quality, and material handling requirements. Provide material readiness updates, inventory status reports, and shortage information to NPI teams and Program Management to support build planning and execution. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred. 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, material handling, inventory control, warehouse operations, or a related environment preferred. Experience supporting SMT production, electronics …