Semtech
Senior Planner
USA - Irvine, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$93k-$130kDetected 31 days ago
Product ManagementForecastingExcelSAPSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementRecruitingVoIPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeS&OPDemand Planning
About the role
- The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for managing demand forecasts, inventory, and coordinating with the supply planning team for the SIP business unit.
- This position requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate complex supply chain issues into clear business impact.
- This position requires deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes, capacity planning, and supply chain management.
Responsibilities
- Analyze consensus forecasts, sales inputs, and historical trends to validate demand assumptions
- Coordinate with Product Management to validate demand and product lifecycle forecasts
- Coordinate with foundry and supply planning partners on wafer releases, allocation, and delivery schedules
- Analyze slow-moving and excess inventory, developing disposition strategies
- Lead end-of-life (EOL) planning activities including Last Time Buy (LTB) quantity calculations and Last Time Ship (LTS) planning
- Manage product lifecycle transitions (new product introductions, fab transfers, tester migrations)
- Maintain demand planning data in SAP APO and other planning systems
- Support system improvements and process automation initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or operations planning
- Experience in semiconductor or high-tech electronics manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information clearly
- Proven ability to work effectively across multiple functional teams and time zones
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions with incomplete information
- Experience with semiconductor foundry and OSAT operations
- Knowledge of photonics or optical communications products
- Experience with SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization)
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $93,000 - $130,000.
Benefits
- Develop recommendations for material prebuilds, safety stock strategies, and buffer builds
- Provide backup coverage for team operations including delinquency reporting and data uploads
Company info
- We're dedicated to driving excellence in supply chain planning and revenue optimization for Semtech's high-growth Signal Integrity (SIP) business.
- Our team thrives on solving complex problems at the intersection of demand forecasting, capacity management, and strategic planning.
- We partner across the organization to turn data into actionable insights, balance competing priorities, and deliver solutions that protect revenue while optimizing inventory investment.
- If you're passionate about making an impact through analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative problem-solving, you'll thrive in this role.
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