Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise initiatives to improve key supply chain KPIs, including: On-Time Delivery (CRD/FCD), Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Optimization, Capacity Utilization.
• Drive standardization and scalability of planning processes across business units and regions.
• Serve as the functional architect for advanced planning capabilities, including: Order Promiser (OP), Enterprise Supply Planner (ESP), Factory Planning, Order-to-Cash, and VMI/VMR processes.
• Own the end-to-end functional design, ensuring alignment across planning layers and execution systems.
• Define and document complex planning logic, including: Prioritization and allocation strategies, Pegging hierarchies and rules, Capacity modeling across front-end and back-end, Wafer start and release strategies.
• Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations and design specifications.
• Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across: SAP S/4, MES, Planning platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder).
• Ensure strong alignment between planning outputs and execution realities.
• Lead end-to-end change management, including: Deployment strategy, Stakeholder alignment, Training and adoption, Post-implementation performance tracking.
• Define and implement reporting frameworks to monitor planning effectiveness. Leverage data and analytics to identify gaps and continuously improve system performance and decision-making.
• Mentor and develop supply chain analysts and functional leads. Build organizational capability in advanced planning systems and supply chain analytics.
• Lead functional validation, design reviews, and testing oversight to ensure solution integrity and performance. Establish governance around planning logic, data quality, and process adherence.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record leading large-scale planning system transformations.
• Strong experience defining end-to-end planning processes and functional specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in supply chain performance.
• Strong understanding of planning system architecture and integration with execution systems.
• Hands-on experience with advanced planning platforms, preferably: Blue Yonder (ESP, OP, FP, DP, IO) or equivalent.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into system design and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to drive alignment across cross-functional and global teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• An analytical, structured problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.