Strategic Capacity Planner

The Strategic Capacity Planner (Staff) is responsible for aligning internal and external manufacturing capacity with customer demand through wafer start planning, capacity optimization, and long-range supply strategies. This role partners closely with Integrated Planning, Manufacturing, Operations, and Business Units to balance demand and supply, optimize site utilization, drive process improvements, and provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to

• Drive supply response strategies for the quarterly BOQ process by evaluating unconstrained demand and identifying solutions to maximize revenue realization and close supply-demand gaps.
• Develop capacity strategies for the semiannual strategic planning cycle, recommending solutions to optimize internal manufacturing capacity and external foundry utilization.
• Analyze product and technology mix scenarios to support network and site optimization across both internal and external manufacturing locations.
• Partner with Manufacturing teams to evaluate capital investment requirements that support demand growth, while identifying opportunities for tool cross-utilization to mitigate stranded asset risk and improve capital efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate multisource qualification initiatives to strengthen supply continuity and reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain Planning, Business Units, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to deliver best-in-class customer service and operational performance.
• Analyze loading plans by comparing near-term wafer start commitments against business forecasts, identifying opportunities to improve capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure demand mix changes are reviewed, supply-vetted, and effectively communicated to key stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Identify, diagnose, and implement end-to-end supply chain improvement opportunities that enhance responsiveness, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that drive planning excellence, operational efficiency, and business effectiveness.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions from New Product Introduction (NPI) through high-volume manufacturing.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing sites, providing data-driven insights and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and apply advanced modeling techniques to assess uncertainty within the five-year strategic plan, evaluate capacity investment scenarios, and optimize decisions based on cost, margin, and risk considerations.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.
• Self-motivated and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective collaborator with proven ability to work across global, cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong process improvement and project management skills.
• Results-driven with the ability to perform under pressure and deliver against business objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel capabilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain planning, capacity planning, or operations management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and planning processes.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex issues and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.