Senior Director, Wafer & Capacity Planning

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THE ROLE:

The Senior Director of Wafer & Capacity Planning is a critical leadership role within AMD’s Global Operations organization, accountable for defining and executing AMD’s wafer and final manufacturing capacity strategy across foundry and OSAT partners. This position drives long-term strategic planning, ensures operational readiness for technology transitions, and influences executive-level decisions to secure AMD’s competitive advantage. The role requires a visionary leader with deep semiconductor expertise, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to lead large, complex initiatives across AMD.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enterprise-Level Strategy:
  Own AMD’s wafer capacity planning operations, aligning with corporate objectives, product roadmaps, and technology enablement goals.
• Executive Engagement:
  Partner with senior leadership across Operations, Technology, and Business Units to influence investment decisions and capacity commitments.
• Global Supplier Leadership:
  Secure wafer and final manufacturing capacity with foundries and OSATs; establish long-term agreements and risk mitigation frameworks.
• Scenario Planning & Risk Management:
  Lead executive-level scenario planning for capacity allocation, technology ramps, and contingency strategies to protect revenue and market share.
• Cross-Functional Governance:
  Chair capacity planning governance forums; ensure alignment across Product Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing Strategy.
• Technology Enablement:
  Drive readiness for advanced packaging technologies (e.g., CoWoS, SOIC) and next-generation nodes; oversee capacity ramp and tool installation strategies.
• Operational Excellence:
  Establish KPIs and dashboards for wafer capacity performance; ensure proactive issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Leadership & Talent Development:
  Build and mentor a high-performing global team; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Experience:
• 10 years in semiconductor supply chain or wafer planning, with 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven success in capacity planning, supplier negotiations, and technology enablement at scale.
• Skills:
• Strategic and analytical thinking with ability to influence at the C-suite level.
• Expertise in advanced packaging and leading-edge technology nodes.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing multi-billion-dollar capacity investments.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across global teams.
• Tools & Systems:
  Familiarity with ERP and planning platforms (SAP, Kinaxis) and advanced analytics tools.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Vision & Execution
• Executive Influence & Negotiation
• Global Supplier Relationship Management
• Operational Agility & Risk Mitigation
• Talent Development & Organizational Leadership

Location: Austin, TX

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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