Business Intelligence Manager, AMS

MaxLinear, Inc.•San Jose, CA

7h•$132,000 - $182,000•Onsite

About The Position

MaxLinear is seeking a Business Intelligence Manager to join our Analog and Mixed-Signal (AMS) business team. This role is the key business partner to Product Line Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Marketing, Finance, and Manufacturing Operations to drive data-based business decisions, demand planning, pricing execution, revenue growth, and operational excellence. In this role, you will focus on the following: Lead the business unit’s quarterly demand forecasting process, including consolidation of regional inputs, opportunity assumptions, inventory position, and product line priorities Provide raw material and product demand forecasts in coordination with Marketing, Product Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Planning teams Support Product Line Managers and Marketing Managers with business analysis, pricing models, opportunity tracking, revenue forecasts, and management reporting Manage sample request reviews, special pricing requests, and price quote escalations to support customer engagements while maintaining business discipline Partner with regional sales teams to identify new revenue opportunities, channel programs, and customer growth initiatives Apply strong knowledge of semiconductor sales and distribution models, including MPP, POP, POSC, forecast consumption, channel inventory, and point-of-sale trends Evaluate channel inventory, internal available-to-ship supply, and customer demand signals to recommend actions that accelerate regional revenue growth Develop and recommend product pricing actions to regional sales teams to support quarterly revenue targets, gross margin objectives, and competitive positioning Align with Sales Operations on ship schedules, backlog coverage, revenue pacing, allocation priorities, and gross margin impact Prepare weekly business performance reports covering bookings, billings, backlog, revenue outlook, quote activity, opportunity funnel, channel inventory, and key customer actions Conduct quarterly business reviews and trend analysis to identify risks, opportunities, pricing actions, and operational improvements Maintain routine tracking of top customer opportunities in partnership with the sales organization, including next steps, owners, timing, and revenue impact Coordinate quarterly opportunity funnel reviews with regional sales teams and provide actionable insights to business unit leadership Support creation, maintenance, and governance of product column pricing; conduct competitive pricing analysis and recommend adjustments as needed Build scalable dashboards, operating rhythms, and decision frameworks that improve forecast accuracy, pricing responsiveness, and cross-functional execution

Requirements

Semiconductor industry experience required
Demonstrated experience in business operations, sales operations, pricing, demand planning, product marketing, or related roles within the semiconductor industry
Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate bookings, billings, backlog, inventory, pricing, and opportunity data into clear business insights and recommendations
Experience developing demand assessments, revenue outlooks, pricing quotations, and gross margin analysis
Proven ability to create effective executive-level presentations and communicate complex business issues clearly to management
Track record of success in fast-paced, results-driven business operations, tactical marketing, demand planning, or revenue execution environments
Ability to prioritize competing business needs, manage multiple workstreams, and collaborate effectively across Product Management, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Marketing
Prior experience in sales, sales operations, or distribution/channel management is strongly preferred
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with business intelligence tools, CRM systems, ERP systems, or pricing tools is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong follow-through, ownership, and attention to detail
Comfortable operating independently, driving cross-functional alignment, and escalating issues with fact-based recommendations
Bachelors in Business, Finance, Marketing, Engineering, Operations, or related + 8 years of experience, or Master’s + 6 years of experience

Nice To Haves

experience with business intelligence tools, CRM systems, ERP systems, or pricing tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the business unit’s quarterly demand forecasting process, including consolidation of regional inputs, opportunity assumptions, inventory position, and product line priorities
Provide raw material and product demand forecasts in coordination with Marketing, Product Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Supply Planning teams
Support Product Line Managers and Marketing Managers with business analysis, pricing models, opportunity tracking, revenue forecasts, and management reporting
Manage sample request reviews, special pricing requests, and price quote escalations to support customer engagements while maintaining business discipline
Partner with regional sales teams to identify new revenue opportunities, channel programs, and customer growth initiatives
Apply strong knowledge of semiconductor sales and distribution models, including MPP, POP, POSC, forecast consumption, channel inventory, and point-of-sale trends
Evaluate channel inventory, internal available-to-ship supply, and customer demand signals to recommend actions that accelerate regional revenue growth
Develop and recommend product pricing actions to regional sales teams to support quarterly revenue targets, gross margin objectives, and competitive positioning
Align with Sales Operations on ship schedules, backlog coverage, revenue pacing, allocation priorities, and gross margin impact
Prepare weekly business performance reports covering bookings, billings, backlog, revenue outlook, quote activity, opportunity funnel, channel inventory, and key customer actions
Conduct quarterly business reviews and trend analysis to identify risks, opportunities, pricing actions, and operational improvements
Maintain routine tracking of top customer opportunities in partnership with the sales organization, including next steps, owners, timing, and revenue impact
Coordinate quarterly opportunity funnel reviews with regional sales teams and provide actionable insights to business unit leadership
Support creation, maintenance, and governance of product column pricing; conduct competitive pricing analysis and recommend adjustments as needed
Build scalable dashboards, operating rhythms, and decision frameworks that improve forecast accuracy, pricing responsiveness, and cross-functional execution