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Master Planner – Semiconductor Industry
Location: Fremont CA
Reports To: Director of Supply Chain
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Master Planner to drive end-to-end planning activities within a fast-paced semiconductor environment. This role is responsible for aligning demand, supply, and capacity across a complex global network, with a strong focus on collaboration with international manufacturing sites in Malaysia and Korea.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in semiconductor supply chains, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to scale planning processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the master production planning (MPP) process
- Develop and maintain long-range capacity plans, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and business objectives
- Collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, operations teams and executive management to balance supply and demand
- Partner with global sites (Malaysia and Korea) to optimize production schedules, inventory levels, and cycle times
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes
- Analyze constraints (capacity, materials, tooling) and recommend mitigation strategies
- Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and data accuracy
- Support new product introductions (NPI) and ramp planning
- Monitor key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and cycle time
- Provide scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support executive decision-making
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 5–10 years of experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing planning
- Strong understanding of semiconductor processes (R&D, assembly, test and manufacturing)
- Experience in global supply chain environments with offshore manufacturing
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Preferred
- Experience working with teams in Malaysia and Korea
- Knowledge of capacity planning, constraint management, and demand-supply balancing
- Familiarity with APS tools (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder)
- APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP)
- Experience in scaling operations or high-growth environments