Principal Demand & Capacity Planning Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own wafer start plans aligned with demand forecasts, fab capacity, and strategic priorities.
• Translate customer demand into executable fab loading plans across multiple toolsets and process layers.
• Balance near-term execution (S&OE) with long-term capacity planning (S&OP).
• Build and maintain detailed capacity models incorporating: Tool group capacities and constraints, re-entrant flows, cycle time variability, WIP profiles and queue dynamics, Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to improve throughput and cycle time.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate trade-offs between utilization, cycle time, and service levels.
• Develop advanced models to estimate cycle time, throughput, and capacity.
• Implement dashboards and KPIs including: Capacity utilization, Cycle time and variability, Forecast accuracy, Plan adherence.
• Enable “what-if” simulation capabilities for demand volatility and fab disruptions.
• Partner with local and overseas operations, engineering, supply chain, and finance teams to align plans.
• Communicate risks, constraints, and recommendations to management leadership.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Required: 12+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or planning.
• Required: Strong understanding of: Semiconductor wafer fab operations, re-entrant manufacturing flows, cycle time drivers and variability, WIP management, bottlenecks, and throughput optimization.
• Required: Hands-on experience with MES, ERP, and Data analytics systems.
• Required: Proven experience building planning systems from Excel/manual processes.
• Preferred: Expertise in developing wafer start and capacity models.
• Preferred: Lean/Six Sigma certification or equivalent process improvement experience.
• Preferred: Familiarity with data tools (SQL, Python, JMP).
• Preferred: Experience in high mix/low-volume or complex manufacturing environments.

Compensation And Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is USD 110,800.00 To USD 177,300.00. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.