Senior Analyst, Business Planning - Foundry Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain wafer demand forecasts and capacity planning models for foundry operations, including short-term and long-term capacity outlooks.
• Analyze demand trends, product lifecycle changes, and business requirements to identify capacity needs and potential supply gaps.
• Partner with foundry suppliers to monitor capacity allocation, wafer starts, production constraints, and supply commitments.
• Support monthly/quarterly business planning cycles by consolidating demand forecasts, capacity requirements, and supply scenarios.
• Track foundry performance metrics, including forecast accuracy, wafer delivery performance, capacity utilization, and supply risk indicators.
• Collaborate with Business Units, Product Management, Operations, and Finance teams to align demand signals and operational priorities.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate capacity outlook, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support foundry negotiations and strategic planning activities by providing data analysis and scenario modeling.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced visibility across foundry planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in business planning, supply chain, semiconductor operations, capacity planning, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, wafer fabrication, and foundry operations.
• Experience with demand forecasting, supply planning, capacity modeling, and operational analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools; experience with ERP/SAP, JDA planning systems preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver results with limited direction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with semiconductor foundries.
• Knowledge of semiconductor supply chain planning, wafer allocation processes, and capacity reservation models.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data visualization.
• Familiarity with semiconductor product lifecycle management, technology migration, and wafer cost planning.
• Experience supporting executive-level operations reviews and strategic planning initiatives.