Planning Manager/Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning department: Manage end-to-end planning activities such as tactical forecasting, production scheduling, customer service and coordination with cross-functional peers.
• Part Production Scheduling: Develop and own end-to-end tactical part production plans, from order through wafer fabrication.
• Demand & Supply Alignment: Partner with Capacity Planning to align with Sales, Business Development and to approve operations plans to ensure part demand is in balance with the fab supply capacity.
• Part Cycle Time: Set part cycle time targets together with Capacity Planning and Area IE teams.
• Report and identify gaps in performance to plan on Cycle Time and lead cross functional teams to address part cycle time gaps.
• Set Priority allocations and management across the products in the fab based on business and development requirements.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and control starts and work-in-progress (WIP) flow and finished goods inventory to prevent both stockouts and overstocking.
• Customer Service: Lead customer support reps that manage customer wafer orders, photo mask orders, new part setups. Set and meet service level agreements and quality of execution for these tasks.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply gaps or part production delays and report status, shortages, and risks to operations leadership.
• Systems Management: Optimize ERP/MRP systems (like SAP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure data integrity and automated reporting

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or commiserate level of industry experience.
• Experience: 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding manufacturing science principles, foundry ecosystems, and semiconductor wafer fab processes.

What We Offer

• Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $125,000-$145,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
• Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area

• Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
• Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round.
• The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities.
• Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.