Director, Global ASIC Capacity Planning and Strategy

Cisco•San Jose, CA

3d•$224,200 - $283,600

About The Position

Based in San Jose, California, this role is part of a globally distributed organization responsible for supply continuity and long-range capacity readiness. Reporting into Silicon Manufacturing Operations, the Director will build and implement long-term capacity strategy for Cisco’s Silicon One business worldwide. The role works across foundries, advanced packaging providers, substrate suppliers, assembly, test, and other manufacturing partners to align the supply network with customer demand, technology roadmaps, and business priorities. The Director will translate business plans, product roadmaps, and customer demand signals into capacity requirements, and guide long-range reservation, allocation, and investment decisions. The role leads scenario modeling and risk analysis across wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, substrates, assembly, and test, providing data-driven recommendations to senior leaders on investment decisions, supply continuity, customer commitments, and business risk. The position will advance AI-enabled planning through automation, predictive analytics, real-time insights, and scenario-based decision support. It also leads and develops a distributed global team, fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment and building planning capabilities and future leaders. The role collaborates with internal teams and external partners across geographies and may require support for business-critical engagements outside standard working hours.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, planning, or operations.
8 or more years of experience leading global teams and cross-functional organizations.
Experience working within highly outsourced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

Nice To Haves

Deep understanding of foundry, OSAT, advanced packaging, and substrate ecosystems.
Expertise in capacity planning, supply planning, semiconductor manufacturing, supplier engagement, and integrated business planning.
Experience advancing AI, automation, digital transformation, or sophisticated analytics capabilities.
Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and build positive relationships across the semiconductor ecosystem.
MBA or advanced technical degree.

Responsibilities

Build and implement the long-term capacity strategy supporting Cisco’s Silicon One business worldwide.
Collaborate with manufacturing partners across foundries, advanced packaging, substrates, assembly, test, and other areas of the semiconductor ecosystem.
Translate business plans, product roadmaps, and customer demand signals into capacity requirements.
Guide long-range capacity reservation, allocation, and investment decisions.
Build positive relationships with suppliers and internal partners to secure manufacturing capabilities and retain flexibility as market conditions change.
Lead scenario modeling and risk analysis across wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, substrates, assembly, and test operations.
Identify potential constraints early, evaluate alternatives, and support responses to technology transitions, demand shifts, supply disruptions, and growth opportunities.
Provide senior leaders with data-driven recommendations supporting investment decisions, supply continuity, customer commitments, and long-term business success.
Advance AI-enabled planning by applying automation, predictive analytics, real-time insights, and scenario-based decision support.
Modernize planning processes to improve speed, supply-chain visibility, and strategic decision-making.
Lead and develop a distributed team spanning regions, cultures, and time zones, while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Work with Business Units, Product Operations, Demand & Supply Planning, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, NPI/Ramp Planning, Test Engineering, Test Operations, and Engineering Leadership.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and vesting conditions.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
One floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
Four paid personal wellness days
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year.
Exempt employees participate in a flexible vacation time-off program with no defined limit, subject to availability and business limitations.
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire and each January 1, with up to 80 unused hours carried forward.
Additional paid time away may be requested for critical or emergency family issues.
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year.
Employees in non-sales roles are eligible to earn annual bonuses, subject to Cisco policies.