Sr Capacity Planner, Silicon San Jose, CA Hybrid

Cisco•San Jose, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a key member of the Capacity Planning team in Silicon Manufacturing Operations, you will champion key capacity planning processes and influence decisions across the supply chain. This is a hybrid position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Extensive capacity planning expertise (8+ years) complemented by several years of hands-on experience working with wafer foundries and OSAT suppliers.
Strong understanding of silicon manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics

Nice To Haves

Experience planning directly in planning software such as Oracle Cloud Supply Planning
Experience in a start-up environment
Proficient in data analysis and forecasting techniques
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions
High level of accuracy and attention to detail in planning and reporting

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain capacity plans for silicon and OSAT supply networks using best-practice planning methods and tools.
Evaluate feasibility of monthly capacity plans based on updated demand, supply, and hardware inputs.
Recommend data-driven strategies to align capacity with sourcing strategy, product roadmaps, and supply plans.
Monitor capacity utilization trends to identify emerging bottlenecks proactively.
Model and assess the impact of demand shifts, build plan changes, and supply variability.
Develop and present contingency strategies to optimize capacity coverage and minimize risks to key programs and schedules.
Publish monthly forecasts to supplier partners and manage their responses.
Reconcile supplier capacity positions with internal forecasts and highlight gaps or risks.
Clearly communicate planning rationale to suppliers to align expectations and reduce friction during constraint or ramp scenarios.
Foster strong, trust-based relationships through regular engagement on capacity outlooks and planning assumptions.
Represent the organization professionally, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and long-term partnership.
Escalate risks in supplier responsiveness or communication gaps that may impact supply continuity.
Collaborate with test engineering, manufacturing, supply planning, and product operations to validate throughput assumptions and update planning parameters.
Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums by delivering accurate, well-aligned capacity perspectives that advise scenario evaluation and decision-making.
Bring initiative, systems thinking, and cross-functional leadership to accelerate process maturity and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Partner with business operations and planning leadership to define planning rhythms, decision cadences, and data flows that enable scalable and reliable supply decisions.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock units
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)