Business Planning Manager

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc•Austin, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. As Business Planning Manager, your primary mission will be to develop strategies and plans to attain inventory & revenue goals, market share and product gross margin. You will drive owner ship and accountability for the process and effectively communicate these plans to executive management and peer organizations (finance, supply chain, sales). You will be reporting to the business leader for AMD’s Server business planning team. THE PERSON The ideal candidate will possess a breadth of abilities and skills, including CPU product knowledge, server architecture awareness, strong marketing and presentation skills, solid understanding of customers’ business and decision makers, ability to craft resonating customer value propositions, and strong team leadership skills. Most importantly, you are the business leader for your account, contributing to strategy, setting direction, and achieving success in all facets. You must be self-driven, and capable of operating autonomously.

Requirements

Leadership and management skills
Demonstrated achievement in a fast-paced business planning or strategy role - high tech experience preferred
Expertise in the computing industry
Exceptional time-management skills - ability to handle multiple ongoing projects/initiatives
Ability to quickly create effective strategies with imperfect or insufficient datasets
Strong organizational skills - Ability to work across a large organization and get things done
Executive-level presentation and communication skills - ability to speak with confidence
BS and/or MS degree in Business Management, Finance, or Engineering from a top-tier university

Nice To Haves

MBA is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Ownership of supply and demand execution from NPI to Sustaining
Interpretation of corporate goals and how Server Business team can impact those goals
Creation of high-impact strategies or plays from the immediate to +18 months
Ownership of business plans, including volume, mix, revenue, margin, inventory levels and market share
Alignment with sales, finance, account leaders, supply chain, and other teams
Communication of strategies and plans to executive team, up to the executive team
Contingency and/or alternatives planning for possible market shifts