Senior Planner

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our ; we affectionately refer to it as the and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.Visit our page to see what exciting opportunities and company awaitJob Description:Microsemi Storage Solutions Ltd. requires a Senior Planner to be the primary interface between Business Unit and the Manufacturing Supply Chain Organization. Provide full ownership of the supply chain for their Business Unit and works strategically and tactically to ensure that the production needs of the Data Center Solutions Business Unit are met. The expectation is to work with both the Business unit and the Contract Manufactures with focus on Production and Sustaining. Foundational understanding Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), semiconductors and the overall SMT manufacturing process is indispensable. This is a Full-time, in-office position.Duties and Responsibilities:Manage and supervise activities during the Production to End-of-life cycle, as well as collaborating with the new product introduction team, aligning supply chain strategies, market demand and manufacturing requirements.Proactively review production schedules based on standard manufacturing lead-times, driving material planning, and tracking suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;Host weekly meetings with Business Operations, Sales and Marketing, addressing changes to order commits, bill of material supply risks (components, finished goods), tracking schedules, supply status and coordinating Operations weekly meetings;Supervise team activities related to raw material and finish goods handling to achieve On Time delivery. Including order priority, inventory management and disposition, tracking ordering/receiving schedules and de-risking supply issues (short order lead time, upsides, quality issues, low yield, factory shutdowns, natural disasters, etc);Generate strategic supply plans that align with business objectives, manage inventory levels to minimize excess and obsolete stock while successfully supporting short lead-time upside demandManage End of life PlanningManage Last time buy PlanningReview and approve Bill-of-material Engineering change requests in Agile Product Lifecycle Management tool. This includes: passive and active components, mechanicals (heatsink, stiffeners, brackets), printed circuit board, firmware, test program releases as well as temporary deviationsOversee factory activities for special build requirements, product conversions and re-work, and second source qualifications along with the New Product Introduction team and Contract Manufacturer to ensure on time deliveryMonitor, update and report via Workspace tool on key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, late to original commit date, late to customer request dates, sales orders expedite requestsLead the end-to-end order life cycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams including Inside Sales, Marketing, Engineering Manufacturing, and Logistics.Understanding of key Customers, market indicators, and geopolitical factors affecting the industry;Review and rationalize customer forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales projectionsGenerate forecast vs. backlog analysis, booking lead time trends, inventory report with recommendations to align the goals;Confirm that the releases within the Enterprise Resource Planning tool are executed in alignment with the approved build planReview product sales forecasts and monitor bookings and billingsCoordinate Global Sales Services with lead time quotes, supply availability to support deal driven engagementsWorking with Logistics addressing Late to original commits, and root-causeConduct root cause analysis of supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actionsProactively take steps to minimize delivery slips to Original Commit DateManage "Focus" customer list expedites, driving quick resolutionOversee unsupported revenue orders, and manage material pull-in to meet expectationsManage part setup and maintenance including product build type and lead time settingsPrepare and present regular reports on supply planning, inventory levels, booking trendsMonitor planning system Smoothie exception reports and taking action to ensure on time deliveryDrive continuous improvement initiatives on reporting, checklists and identify opportunities for efficienciesAct as a subject matter expert for planning and supply chain processes and systems updatesSupport process documentation and trainingRequirements/Qualifications:Education:Bachelor's degree in EngineeringExperience and Other Requirements:Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in supply chain planning within the semiconductor industry.Proven experience with Sales and Operations Planning process execution.Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency of Enterprise Resource Planning and Material Requirements Planning systems, forecasting, and inventory management (BAAN/MYSO, MSFT AX, Smoothie) in the semiconductor Printed Circuit Board Assembly storage industry.Product Data Management: Expert knowledge of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management reviewing and approving Bill-of-material engineering and life cycle changes.Data Analysis & Tools: High proficiency in data analysis with Tableau visualization tool, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).Supply Chain Principles: A deep understanding of core supply chain principles, including supervising inventory management, demand forecasting, build planning, production planning, and logistics coordination and tracking.Semiconductor Manufacturing and Printed Circuit Board Assembly knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of the Printed Circuit Board Assembly, semiconductors and the overall Surface-Mount Technology manufacturing process is essential including components in the Bill of Materials; Experience in component, sourcing, bill of materials management, and common manufacturing challenges is essential.Project Planning and Scheduling Coordinator: Understanding of product life cycle from new product introduction to End of Life. Focus on Go to Market Production to End of life. Creation of Gantt charts in Microsoft Project.Risk Management: Hands-on experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks and issues that could impact on time delivery and revenue.Communication & Collaboration Platforms: High proficiency in using platforms like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Share Drive to streamline team communication and document sharing.Travel Time:0% - 25%Pay Range:We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:The annual base salary range for this position is $77,000 - $81,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.To all recruitment agencies: