Semiconductor – Supply chain Planning Manager

Semiconductor Supply Chain Planning Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Manager with strong semiconductor supply chain expertise to manage process transformation engagements across the semiconductor ecosystem. This role requires a detailed understanding of end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing — from silicon start through wafer fabrication, assembly/test, packaging, and integration into downstream applications — combined with the ability to drive process improvement initiatives in highly technical, capital-intensive environments.

This individual will serve as a day-to-day advisor to client stakeholders, managing project teams to improve supply planning performance, operational resilience, and end-to-end supply chain visibility. The role requires both semiconductor domain knowledge and strong project leadership capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage semiconductor supply chain process transformation workstreams from diagnostic through implementation.
• Serve as a key point of contact for Director- and Manager-level stakeholders across operations, supply chain, and engineering functions.
• Support and drive improvements across:
• Silicon start planning
• Wafer fabrication flow and cycle time optimization
• Assembly, test, and packaging operations
• Capacity modeling and constrained supply allocation
• Downstream product integration and customer fulfillment
• Design and implement supply planning processes in long cycle-time, yield-driven, and capacity-constrained environments.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and support executive steering sessions, driving alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
• Guide team members in developing actionable recommendations supported by data, scenario modeling, and financial impact analysis.
• Assess and help optimize ERP and advanced planning system landscapes supporting semiconductor operations (e.g., SAP IBP/APO, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, OMP, or similar).
• Support business development, including contributing to proposals and building client relationships.
• Coach and mentor consultants and analysts on engagement teams.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a consultative capacity, including structuring complex and ambiguous problems, supporting executive workshops, managing day-to-day client stakeholders, and delivering client-ready recommendations.
• Prior consulting experience, with experience at a Big 4 or Tier 1 IT services consulting firm preferred.
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor supply planning within wafer fabrication and/or assembly, test, and packaging environments.
• Working understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including:
• Wafer fabrication flows and extended cycle times
• Yield management and capacity constraints
• Assembly/test operations and packaging dynamics
• Integration into OEM and end-market applications
• Experience contributing to process improvements in constrained-capacity, long lead-time semiconductor environments with measurable operational or financial impact.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to engage engineering, operations, and senior stakeholders credibly.
• Experience with ERP and advanced planning systems supporting semiconductor ecosystems (e.g., SAP IBP/APO, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, OMP, or similar).
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and concurrent workstreams.

Additional Requirements

• Location: US
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25-50% based on client needs