Sherri Nichols

Experience

1. Sr Npi Buyer

   Applied Materials

   Jan 2014 — Present · Santa Clara, CA, US

   Senior NPI Buyero Manage the Critical Build to Print commodity with a spend of over.$17M+ with over 130+ active part numbers on the NPI Team.o Led the NPI sheet metal, fabricated plastic, electrical mechanical sub-assemblies, and cable assemblies. o Collaborated extensively globally with multiple business units and departments including Material Project Management, Planning and Engineering (Santa Clara, Austin, and Singapore Sites).o Represent the NPI Team, leading the design, development, and implementation of tools to streamline business processes and drive operational efficiency. o Conduct new employee onboarding training across Santa Clara, Austin, and Costa Rica sitesPlanner – Global Product Planning Managero Oversaw Global Repairs Business Unit that had a 3 month Run Rate of $26M.o Optimized safety stock levels by analyzing demand variability and lead times.o Effectively manage last time buys across multiple business units, mitigating $1M investment risk.o Proactively identified and mitigated excess and obsolete material risks, ensuring efficient inventory management.o Analyzed high-demand parts allocations to prevent shortages and optimize site-level inventory.o Maintained Fulfillment Reporting and high Days of Inventory (DOI) standards, facilitating timely removals.o Delivered detailed reports to senior management, including forecasts, fill rate analysis and quarterly business reviews.