Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Planning

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X). Analog Devices is hiring for a Lead Supply Chain Analyst to provide cutting edge Supply Chain solutions while interfacing across the organization to meet the organizational goals of delighting the customer and meeting supply chain metrics. The Functional Architect for Order Promiser (OP) and Enterprise Supply Planner (ESP) is a critical leadership role within Central Planning, responsible for shaping and advancing ADI’s next-generation supply chain planning capabilities. This role partners across Planning, Manufacturing, IT, and Commercial teams to transform current-state processes into scalable, data-driven future-state solutions. You will lead the functional design and implementation of advanced planning systems, ensuring alignment between business strategy and system capabilities while driving measurable improvements in service, inventory, and operational efficiency. Positioned at the intersection of enterprise transformation and system innovation, this role drives cross functional alignment, influences planning standards and roadmaps, and sets direction for how planning capabilities evolve across the organization.

Requirements

Deep expertise in semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing processes.
Proven track record leading large-scale planning system transformations.
Strong experience defining end-to-end planning processes and functional specifications.
Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in supply chain performance.
Strong understanding of planning system architecture and integration with execution systems.
Hands-on experience with advanced planning platforms, preferably: Blue Yonder (ESP, OP, FP, DP, IO) or equivalent.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into system design and technical specifications.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Proven ability to drive alignment across cross-functional and global teams.
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
Analytical, structured problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
10+ years in supply chain, planning systems, or transformation roles.
Experience in semiconductor or complex manufacturing environments strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise initiatives to improve key supply chain KPIs, including: On-Time Delivery (CRD/FCD), Forecast Accuracy, Inventory Optimization, Capacity Utilization.
Drive standardization and scalability of planning processes across business units and regions.
Serve as the functional architect for advanced planning capabilities, including: Order Promiser (OP), Enterprise Supply Planner (ESP), Factory Planning, Order-to-Cash, and VMI/VMR processes.
Own the end-to-end functional design, ensuring alignment across planning layers and execution systems.
Define and document complex planning logic, including: Prioritization and allocation strategies, Pegging hierarchies and rules, Capacity modeling across front-end and back-end, Wafer start and release strategies.
Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations and design specifications.
Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across: SAP S/4, MES (Promis, Opscenter), Planning platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder).
Ensure strong alignment between planning outputs and execution realities.
Lead end-to-end change management, including: Deployment strategy, Stakeholder alignment, Training and adoption, Post-implementation performance tracking.
Drive sustained behavioral and process change across global teams.
Define and implement reporting frameworks to monitor planning effectiveness.
Leverage data and analytics to identify gaps and continuously improve system performance and decision-making.
Mentor and develop supply chain analysts and functional leads.
Build organizational capability in advanced planning systems and supply chain analytics.
Lead functional validation, design reviews, and testing oversight to ensure solution integrity and performance.
Establish governance around planning logic, data quality, and process adherence.