Production Planner (Temporary)
Semtech•Irvine, CA
•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Sr. Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for day-to-day supply planning execution within the SIP Business Unit. This role supports wafer start planning, WIP tracking, pre-triangulation meeting preparation, and cross-functional coordination with PLMs, foundry operations, and OSAT partners. The position works under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Planning and Revenue Management and is expected to operate with a high degree of accuracy and ownership in a fast-paced semiconductor supply chain environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of SAP ECC/SCM
- Experience coordinating with external manufacturing partners (foundry, OSAT) a plus
- Solid understanding of production planning principles and supply chain fundamentals
- Proficiency in SAP ECC/SCM; familiarity with SAC or equivalent planning tools a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Clear, organized communication skills with cross-functional teams (PLM, foundry ops, sales ops)
- Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing concepts (wafer starts, probe, OSAT) preferred
- Strong Excel skills required
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute weekly wafer start reports (SIP WW report) to planning manager and relevant stakeholders
- Coordinate wafer starts across Tower Semiconductor FAB2 and FAB3 in alignment with consensus demand and allocation constraints
- Track and maintain WIP material lists by product and lot
- Flag material shortages, capacity constraints, or schedule interruptions to planning manager in a timely manner
- Support wafer start approval workflows with accurate demand and allocation data
- Facilitate pre-triangulation meetings with regional sales teams (Asia, Japan, Korea, ROA) ahead of the weekly triangulation cycle
- Pull and review turns-remaining data and delta reports from the triangulation tool to surface demand risk and recovery opportunities
- Prepare meeting materials and document action items
- Communicate supply constraints and planning assumptions clearly to sales and PLM stakeholders
- Escalate discrepancies between backlog, sales forecast, and consensus demand to planning manager
- Monitor finished goods and WIP inventory levels by part number against demand and days-of-inventory (DOI) targets
- Identify excess, aged, or at-risk inventory and escalate disposition recommendations to planning manager
- Support safety stock reviews by product family and flag attainment gaps
- Coordinate with OSAT partners (probe, assembly, test) to track WIP lot status and ensure material is moving through the supply chain on schedule
- Assist with hold lot tracking and NCMR disposition as directed
- Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP ECC/SCM and flag discrepancies for resolution
- Maintain accurate planning data in SAP ECC/SCM including material master, backlog, and supply plan records
- Support backlog analysis and snapshot comparisons as directed
- Run standard planning reports and distribute to stakeholders on schedule
- Assist with ad hoc data pulls and supply plan updates as requested by planning manager
Benefits
- A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
