Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain wafer start plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and fab capacity constraints.
- Balance short-term and long-term planning to optimize cycle time and throughput.
- Analyze fab capacity and identify bottlenecks; propose solutions to maximize utilization.
- Coordinate with manufacturing teams to align production schedules with equipment availability.
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Business Planning to ensure accurate translation of customer requirements into wafer start plans.
- Monitor demand changes and adjust plans accordingly to minimize risk of shortages or excess inventory.
- Track wafer starts, WIP (Work-In-Process), and cycle time performance; provide regular reports to management.
- Use advanced planning tools and ERP systems to maintain accurate data and generate insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce cycle time, and enhance delivery performance.
- Participate in cross-functional projects to implement best practices in wafer planning.
- Strong knowledge of wafer fabrication processes and cycle time management.
- Proficiency SAP and advanced planning tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.