Senior Planner

Company Overview

Microchip Technology Inc. is a 17,000‑member global organization that designs the technology that powers the world. The company emphasizes trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication, and offers employees ownership in a multi‑billion‑dollar enterprise. Microchip’s nationally‑recognized Leadership Passage Programs enroll over a thousand people annually, supporting career growth through values‑based decision making and a strong sense of community.

Job Description

The Senior Planner in the Microchip Systems division will develop the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while maintaining minimal effective inventory. The role includes issuing releases to the manufacturing floor and requisitions to purchasing, and providing product lines with a monthly production plan aligned with capacity and demand forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the forecast for assigned product lines in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy of data and alignment to customer needs as well as revenue goals.
• Participate in the Revenue Tracking process to highlight upside and downside opportunities and actively manage to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Create and manage the Build Plan for assigned product lines in alignment with sales orders, forecast, capacity, and labor constraints.
• Manage capacity planning versus current and future build‑plan needs.
• Create and manage jobs in an ERP environment, prioritizing sales orders, establishing alternate Bills of Materials manually as needed, and monitoring job completions versus plan.
• Act as a key member of the Focus Factory Team, reporting metrics, participating in weekly and monthly meetings, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to manage assigned product lines.
• Identify and manage exceptions such as material shortages, late jobs, and quality issues; work closely with stockroom and production to ensure on‑time shipments and clear communication to sales, including processing Green Card requests.
• Schedule all sales orders for assigned product lines and ensure accurate, timely ship dates are provided to the Customer Service team; drive improvements when ship dates do not align with customer requests.
• Collaborate effectively with Customer Service on expedite requests, schedule changes, and sales‑order holds.
• Manage change orders and corrective/preventive actions for assigned products in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Participate in internal audits and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies.
• Track and manage inventory levels for assigned product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or APICS certification (desired).
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft AX experience preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of production planning and scheduling experience in a mixed‑model manufacturing environment (desired).
• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR‑controlled components and documentation; no immigration sponsorship available.
• Experience leading process‑improvement projects.
• Experience managing manufacturing processes related to scheduling activities.
• Strong knowledge of supply‑chain processes, including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills; able to synthesize complex data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (advanced Excel desired); experience with Tableau or Power BI preferred.
• Experience with forecasting tools such as Demantra or Demand Works Smoothie preferred.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Strong problem‑solving and analysis capabilities.
• Ability to understand customer demand, adjust production accordingly, manage complexity, and resolve conflicts from multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in team and cross‑functional environments.
• Lean/Six Sigma experience a plus.

Travel

Travel required: 0 % – 25 % of the time.

Physical Requirements

Work environment is 100 % indoors, with approximately 80 % sitting and 20 % standing/walking. The role involves typical physical attributes such as feeling, hearing, seeing, talking, and the ability to work alone or around others.

Export Controls

This position requires access to technology, materials, software, or hardware controlled by U.S. export laws. Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, permanent U.S. residency, or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). The role is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.