Aimee Hohlstein
Georgetown,TX
Summary
Dynamic senior purchasing and materials management professional with over 20 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, specializing in ECO implementation, multi-tier BOM analysis, and comprehensive end-to-end procurement within global environments. Proven track record in managing complex material flows, optimizing supplier performance, and minimizing inventory exposure while driving cost reductions and ensuring timely delivery. Expertise in leveraging strategic sourcing and innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and support organizational goals. Adept at navigating industry challenges to deliver impactful results that align with business objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Change Analyst III
Applied Materials
08.2004 - 09.2016
- Managed full-spectrum eco implementation for complex configured subsystems, assuring flawless execution in diverse global manufacturing settings.
- Investigated multi-tier configured BOMs, schematic designs, and engineering alterations to analyze repercussions for supply chain dynamics, material exposure, and supplier risk
- Spearheaded cross-departmental coordination involving engineering, procurement, suppliers, and manufacturing to implement significant product changes.
- Oversaw excess and obsolete inventory handling, reducing financial risk through disposition rework and material-optimization approaches
- Developed and implemented change management strategies to minimize disruption during transitions.
- Evaluated change impact assessments to identify risks and prepare mitigation strategies effectively.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices for change management and analytical methodologies.
- Managed multiple concurrent change initiatives, demonstrating excellent prioritization skills and adaptability under pressure.
Buyer II
Applied Materials
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Oversaw outsourcing of multi-tier configured subsystems to global contract manufacturers, ensuring material readiness and seamless production transitions.
- Directed extensive procurement for intricate builds, managing MRP signals, supplier commitments, and material flow to guarantee on-time delivery
- executed MRP-driven procurement and comprehensive PO lifecycle to ensure material availability and schedule compliance
- Optimized supplier performance by promoting accountability for delivery quality and risk management.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships, fostering communication to enhance product quality and delivery timelines.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Production Control Planner
Applied Materials
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Oversaw production control for custom-configured and kitted assemblies, ensuring material readiness and build-to-ship execution.
- Formulated bills of materials (BOMs) tailored to customer specifications to enhance purchasing and production planning
- Coordinated production control and purchasing to align materials, suppliers, and schedules for on-time delivery
- Partnered with manufacturing to maintain material flow, improve kitting efficiency, and support production readiness
- Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.
- Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Coordinated with supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
Materials Analyst
Applied Materials
01.1997 - 01.1999
- implemented configuration modifications for assemblies, analyzing effects on WIP inventory and production schedules
- Facilitated cross-functional change requests (CRFs) across engineering, planning, manufacturing, and logistics to ensure timely execution.
- Analyzed multi-level BOM and configuration modifications to uncover supply-chain impacts and required actions within internal and external manufacturing
- monitored and documented KPIs such as on-time delivery and change implementation effectiveness
- Developed comprehensive documentation of change management processes, promoting knowledge sharing across organization
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Concordia University
Austin, TXSkills
- Materials Management
- MRP Purchasing
- Supplier Performance
- ECO Implementation
- Configured BOMs
- OBS Inventory
- PO Lifecycle
- Contract Manufacturing
- Production Planning
- Cost Reduction
- Lean six sigma
- Change management expertise
- Excellent communication
- Supply chain management
- Vendor management
- SAP
- Oracle
- Teamcenter
- Agile/Kinaxis
- CORE
Timeline
Engineering Change Analyst III
Applied Materials
08.2004 - 09.2016
Buyer II
Applied Materials
01.2001 - 01.2004
Production Control Planner
Applied Materials
01.1999 - 01.2001
Materials Analyst
Applied Materials
01.1997 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Concordia University