Joseph Chang
About Joseph Chang
Joseph Chang is a Strategic NPI Buyer/Planner with over 15 years of experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Service industry. He currently works at Thermo Fisher Scientific and has held various roles at Jabil and other companies, specializing in Material Requirements Planning and Engineering Change Notice implementation.
Work at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Joseph Chang has been employed at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Procurement Specialist II since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for strategic procurement activities, leveraging his extensive experience in the Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) industry. His work is based in San Jose, California, where he has contributed to the company's supply chain management and procurement strategies.
Experience at Jabil
Joseph Chang has held multiple positions at Jabil, contributing to the company for over six years. His roles included Buyer, Material System Analyst, Project Manager, and Master Scheduler/Production Planner. Through these positions, he gained significant expertise in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation. His tenure at Jabil spanned from 2010 to 2021, during which he developed skills in optimizing supply chain processes and coordinating multi-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Joseph Chang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in International Business from San Jose State University, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. Prior to that, he obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Business from Foothill College, completing his studies from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management within the EMS industry.
Background in Customer Service
Before his extensive career in procurement and supply chain management, Joseph Chang worked as a Customer Service Representative at Sanmina-SCI from 2002 to 2003. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in customer interaction and service, which have been beneficial in his subsequent roles in the EMS sector.
Skills and Specializations
Joseph Chang specializes in managing Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation. He is experienced in performing 'what if' scenarios to optimize supply chain processes. His strong interpersonal and written communication skills enhance his ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional groups, ensuring that customer expectations are met and exceeded.