Materials Planning Manager
Seeking a Materials Planning Manager to own supply chain strategy for pre-production phases, ensuring material readiness and risk mitigation. Join a leading semiconductor technology company driving digital supply chain transformation.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end supply chain strategy for the PREL phase, ensuring full material and supply readiness ahead of MP transition.
- Identify and implement protective guardbands across supply, materials, and manufacturing to eliminate risk at MP entry.
- Lead cross-functional readiness reviews, aligning Engineering, Operations, CM, and procurement stakeholders.
- Proactively address material shortages, lead times, and supplier constraints to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Define and monitor PREL-to-MP readiness metrics using digital dashboards and data-driven insights.
- Collaborate with Planning and Business Units on demand analysis, long-range forecasting, and high-volume production portfolios.
- Drive innovation in supply chain analytics by deploying BI and AI solutions to improve reporting accuracy and enable predictive decision-making.
Requirements
- B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in materials management, procurement, or supply chain management within a semiconductor OEM environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor materials and contract manufacturing processes.
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems, AI-driven tools, and supply chain data analysis platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment and effectively prioritize tasks.
Nice to have
- Master's degree.
- Experience with agentic AI systems in supply chain applications.