Product Samples Planner
About The Position
We are seeking a strategic Product Samples Planner to lead the comprehensive planning, development, and execution of customer sampling programs for designated product lines. This role serves as the critical bridge between product development, manufacturing, and customer needs throughout the entire product lifecycle from initial definition to production readiness qualification (PRQ). Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Development Design and manage end-to-end customer samples plans and activities for specific products or product groups Develop, document, and implement standardized sampling procedures and methodologies Identify and establish critical quality control checkpoints throughout sampling processes Stakeholder Management & Communication Act as primary interface with internal stakeholders and leadership across all project phases Participate in management review committees and strategic decision forums Own all customer communications related to sampling programs Cross-Functional Coordination Manage interdependencies and communicate sampling plans to business partners Collaborate with Product Development Teams (PDTs) and Management Review Committees (MRCs) Coordinate with quality assurance teams to ensure sampling integrity Data-Driven Decision Making Apply advanced data analytics and business intelligence to optimize sample allocation Make complex allocation decisions balancing division priorities with constrained supply Utilize experiential data to improve sampling efficiency and customer satisfaction Assess program risks and develop mitigation strategies to meet timeline and quality objectives Behavioral Traits Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities This role offers the opportunity to directly impact product success while ensuring optimal customer experience through strategic sample management and cross-functional leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or similar field
- 4+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, product planning, or related field
- Experience with manufacturing processes, supply chain management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power BI dashboarding and advanced Microsoft Excel functionality
- Experience with Intel-specific tools including: My Samples SPEED/IDET ISM (Intel Sample Management)
- Data analytics and business intelligence experience
- Experience in semiconductor or technology supply chain management
- Project management certification or experience
Responsibilities
- Design and manage end-to-end customer samples plans and activities for specific products or product groups
- Develop, document, and implement standardized sampling procedures and methodologies
- Identify and establish critical quality control checkpoints throughout sampling processes
- Act as primary interface with internal stakeholders and leadership across all project phases
- Participate in management review committees and strategic decision forums
- Own all customer communications related to sampling programs
- Manage interdependencies and communicate sampling plans to business partners
- Collaborate with Product Development Teams (PDTs) and Management Review Committees (MRCs)
- Coordinate with quality assurance teams to ensure sampling integrity
- Apply advanced data analytics and business intelligence to optimize sample allocation
- Make complex allocation decisions balancing division priorities with constrained supply
- Utilize experiential data to improve sampling efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Assess program risks and develop mitigation strategies to meet timeline and quality objectives
Benefits
- We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
