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