Primary Planner
Core
End-to-end planning and coordination of materials, production schedules, and supply chain activities to support customer demand and business objectives within the Varian Semiconductor Business Unit.
Role type
Senior supply chain planner (semiconductor capital equipment)
Builds
Semiconductor capital equipment for AI and next-generation chips
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Materials science
Required skills
Production planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory management, Demand and capacity planning, ERP/MRP systems, Data analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Risk management, Continuous improvement, Project coordination
Preferred skills
APICS CPIM/CSCP certification, Semiconductor equipment manufacturing experience, Inventory optimization, Product lifecycle change management
Technologies
ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Develop and execute production and material plans, Analyze demand forecasts and translate into production schedules, Ensure material availability with Procurement and Suppliers, Monitor and manage inventory levels, Lead planning for NPI and Engineering Change Orders, Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans, Coordinate with Manufacturing for on-time fulfillment, Track and report KPIs (on-time delivery, inventory turns, backlog), Support S&OP processes, Maintain planning data integrity, Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Collaborate with global stakeholders for supply-demand alignment