Supply Chain Management Process/Systems Director

Analog Devices•Wilmington, MA

About The Position

As the Business Process Director in Central Planning, you will play a pivotal role within the Supply Chain Management team, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current (“as-is”) processes and design future-state (“to-be”) processes. Your mission is to drive measurable improvements in supply chain performance by enhancing planning capabilities, optimizing systems, and leading strategic transformation initiatives. This role bridges business needs with technical solutions, ensuring seamless implementation and adoption of new processes and tools.

Requirements

Functional Expertise Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and digital supply chain modeling.
Proven experience in large-scale system integration projects, with the ability to lead design discussions and present well-considered options.
Strong documentation skills for functional process specifications.
Expertise in planning systems and signal generation for factory execution.
Demonstrated success in delivering measurable improvements in supply chain KPIs.
Technical Skills In-depth knowledge of planning system architecture and its integration with execution systems.
Strong understanding of planning and execution alignment.
Experience with advanced planning tools such as Blue Yonder (ESP, OP, FP, DP, IO) or similar platforms.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Leadership & Communication Proven ability to lead and develop functional analyst teams.
Strong influencing skills to drive organizational buy-in for process changes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, especially with executive stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with a strong problem-solving orientation.
Comfortable working across global teams and diverse cultures with emotional intelligence and maturity.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: 10+ years in functional or technical roles within the supply chain, preferably in the semiconductor industry.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Initiatives: Drive high-impact projects aimed at improving and standardizing key supply chain metrics such as on-time delivery (CRD/FCD), forecast accuracy, inventory coverage, and utilization.
Functional Leadership: Serve as the functional lead for major systems improvement projects (e.g., Factory Planner, Order to Cash, Order Promiser/Enterprise Supply Planner, VMI/VMR, PDN enhancements).
Process Design: Define and document business logic for planning systems, including priorities, pegging, capacity modeling, wafer starts, and backend releases.
Performance Optimization: Collaborate with process owners to design and implement business processes that enhance supply chain efficiency and responsiveness.
Change Management: Oversee change initiatives, including process rollout, training, and performance monitoring.
Team Development: Mentor and coach supply chain analysts to deepen their understanding of functional and technical processes.
People Management: Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
Reporting & Analytics: Develop and implement reporting tools tailored to planning and operational needs.
Quality Assurance: Conduct functional and technical reviews to validate the design and testing of new solutions.