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Manager Demand & Starts Planning (f/m/d)

Dresden, deFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-21

Core

Leading a global Front-End Planning team to translate customer needs into reliable production and wafer start plans, serving as the central interface between Business Units, Supply Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, and Executive Management.

Role type

Manager, Demand & Starts Planning

Builds

Production schedules, wafer start plans, and integrated die plans for the semiconductor supply chain

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain planning

Required skills

Demand Planning, Wafer Starts Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, S&OP/IBP processes, Forecast Analytics, Risk Management, Scenario Planning, Team Leadership, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience with virtual/global teams, Change management, Executive-level presentation

Technologies

Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP ERP, SAP IBP, Power BI, Advanced Excel

Responsibilities

Consolidating customer forecasts and business requirements, conducting demand reviews with Business Units and Sales, managing capacity escalations, defining planning standards and KPIs, coaching team members, optimizing planning processes and digitalization

Seniority

Manager, global team leadership