Supply Chain Planning Analyst
$108,000–$148,500 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Support supply response planning across multiple product families by analyzing material, capacity, inventory, and supplier constraints to identify supply–demand gaps and develop mitigation recommendations. Participate in monthly and quarterly planning cycles including S&OP and IBP reviews, while generating actionable insights through forecast, build plan, and inventory data analysis. Conduct root cause analysis on planning variances, build executive-ready dashboards, and facilitate cross-functional alignment with stakeholders to resolve material shortages and capacity risks. Maintain planning data integrity using SAP IBP, ERP, and Power BI, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives within the complex semiconductor equipment manufacturing environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Operations Planning, or Integrated Business Planning
- Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management
- Practical experience operating within an S&OP / IBP process
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and supplier collaboration
- Experience in complex, multi-level BOM manufacturing environments
- Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and scenario modeling capability
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to influence across functions without direct authority
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP or a comparable planning platform (APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder)
- Experience with SAP ECC or S/4HANA in a planning or materials context
- Advanced Excel skills, including large-dataset analysis and reconciliation
Desired Qualifications
- Semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, high-tech, or capital equipment industry experience
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification
- Exposure to SQL or other query tools for planning data analysis
- Experience supporting planning system implementations or process redesign
- Familiarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools
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