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ProductionPlanner(Temporary)
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“Production Planner (Temporary). Skills: production planning, supply chain, operations, SAP ECC/SCM, Excel. day-to-day supply planning execution within the SIP Business Unit. supports wafer start planning, WIP tracking, pre-triangulation meeting preparation, and cross-functional coordination with PLMs, foundry operations, and OSAT partners”
What You'll Achieve.
operate with a high degree of accuracy and ownership; Monitor finished goods and WIP inventory levels by part number against demand and days-of-inventory (DOI) targets; Ensure material is moving through the supply chain on schedule
Industry & Context.
Identify excess, aged, or at-risk inventory and escalate disposition recommendations; Escalate discrepancies between backlog, sales forecast, and consensus demand
Temporary, 2 month contract
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, 3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations in a manufacturing environment, Working knowledge of SAP ECC/SCM, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, Clear, organized communication skills with cross-functional teams (PLM, foundry ops, sales ops), Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision, Excel skills required
Nice to Have
Experience coordinating with external manufacturing partners (foundry, OSAT) a plus, Professional certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred but not required, Proficiency in SAP ECC/SCM; familiarity with SAC or equivalent planning tools a plus, Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing concepts (wafer starts, probe, OSAT) preferred
What You'll Do.
day-to-day supply planning execution within the SIP Business Unit
supports wafer start planning
pre-triangulation meeting preparation
and cross-functional coordination with PLMs
Prepare and distribute weekly wafer start reports (SIP WW report) to planning manager and relevant stakeholders
Coordinate wafer starts across Tower Semiconductor FAB2 and FAB3 in alignment with consensus demand and allocation constraints
Track and maintain WIP material lists by product and lot
Flag material shortages
or schedule interruptions to planning manager in a timely manner
Support wafer start approval workflows with accurate demand and allocation data
Facilitate pre-triangulation meetings with regional sales teams (Asia
ROA) ahead of the weekly triangulation cycle
Pull and review turns-remaining data and delta reports from the triangulation tool to surface demand risk and recovery opportunities
Prepare meeting materials and document action items
Communicate supply constraints and planning assumptions clearly to sales and PLM stakeholders
Escalate discrepancies between backlog
and consensus demand to planning manager
Monitor finished goods and WIP inventory levels by part number against demand and days-of-inventory (DOI) targets
or at-risk inventory and escalate disposition recommendations to planning manager
Support safety stock reviews by product family and flag attainment gaps
Coordinate with OSAT partners (probe
test) to track WIP lot status and ensure material is moving through the supply chain on schedule
Assist with hold lot tracking and NCMR disposition as directed
Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP ECC/SCM and flag discrepancies for resolution
Maintain accurate planning data in SAP ECC/SCM including material master
and supply plan records
Support backlog analysis and snapshot comparisons as directed
Run standard planning reports and distribute to stakeholders on schedule
Assist with ad hoc data pulls and supply plan updates as requested by planning manager
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination with PLMs, foundry operations, and OSAT partners; coordinate wafer starts; communicate supply constraints and planning assumptions clearly to sales and PLM stakeholders; Clear, organized communication skills with cross-functional teams (PLM, foundry ops, sales ops)
Communication Scope
Clear, organized communication skills with cross-functional teams (PLM, foundry ops, sales ops)
Full Job Description
**Location: Irvine or Camarillo, Hybrid (Temporary) 2 month contract** **Job Summary:** The Sr. Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for day-to-day supply planning execution within the SIP Business Unit. This role supports wafer start planning, WIP tracking, pre-triangulation meeting preparation, and cross-functional coordination with PLMs, foundry operations, and OSAT partners. The position works under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Planning and Revenue Management and is expected to operate with a high degree of accuracy and ownership in a fast-paced semiconductor supply chain environment. **Key Responsibilities:** **Wafer Start Planning and Reporting (35%):** * Prepare and distribute weekly wafer start reports (SIP WW report) to planning manager and relevant stakeholders * Coordinate wafer starts across Tower Semiconductor FAB2 and FAB3 in alignment with consensus demand and allocation constraints * Track and maintain WIP material lists by product and lot * Flag material shortages, capacity constraints, or schedule interruptions to planning manager in a timely manner * Support wafer start approval workflows with accurate demand and allocation data **Pre-Triangulation and Forecast Coordination (25%):** * Facilitate pre-triangulation meetings with regional sales teams (Asia, Japan, Korea, ROA) ahead of the weekly triangulation cycle * Pull and review turns-remaining data and delta reports from the triangulation tool to surface demand risk and recovery opportunities * Prepare meeting materials and document action items * Communicate supply constraints and planning assumptions clearly to sales and PLM stakeholders * Escalate discrepancies between backlog, sales forecast, and consensus demand to planning manager **Inventory Management (20%):** * Monitor finished goods and WIP inventory levels by part number against demand and days-of-inventory (DOI) targets * Identify excess, aged, or at-risk inventory and escalate disposition recommendations
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