Senior Specialist I, Demand Planning

ASM•Phoenix, AZ

13d

About The Position

This role partners closely with Regional Field Service Engineers, Procurement, Commodity Management, and Expediting teams to ensure material availability supporting both HVM and NPI demand while optimizing inventory performance. The position is responsible for driving on-time delivery, preventing material shortages, and improving inventory turns through strong cross-functional coordination and disciplined planning execution. Success in this role requires a high degree of ownership, responsiveness, and attention to detail, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Equivalent experience (6+ years) will be considered
6+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, or inventory control
Solid understanding of: Planning and scheduling systems, Master data management, Purchase order expediting, Inventory control and optimization principles
Fluent in English (required)
SAP expertise (required)
Advanced Excel skills (required)
Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting large datasets and translating insights into actions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Relevant coursework or certifications in supply chain or operations management is a plus
Experience in spares planning strongly preferred
Experience in semiconductor, electronics, or other high-volume manufacturing environments preferred
Korean and/or Mandarin Chinese (strong plus)

Responsibilities

Manage materials planning to ensure availability, minimize downtime, and prevent stock-outs (zero-bin situations)
Monitor and optimize inventory levels, including customer consignment inventory, to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Drive improvements in inventory turns
Partner daily with Field Service, Procurement, and Expediting teams to align on demand and supply priorities
Collaborate with Commodity Managers and Procurement to expedite materials and ensure on-time delivery
Contribute to supply chain planning initiatives, including: Demand forecasting, Inventory optimization, Risk management & mitigation, On-time delivery performance
Support continuous improvement and system integration efforts
Maintain and improve planning master data to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of global spares planning parameters
Ensure high data integrity standards in all planning activities
Deliver regular performance analysis (inventory, delivery, shortages)
Provide ad-hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decisions
Lead cross-functional meetings to drive accountability, alignment, and results
Demonstrate strong ownership and follow-through across stakeholders