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Job Description:
Microsemi Storage Solutions Ltd. requires a Senior Planner to be the primary interface between Business Unit and the Manufacturing Supply Chain Organization. Provide full ownership of the supply chain for their Business Unit and works strategically and tactically to ensure that the production needs of the Data Center Solutions Business Unit are met. The expectation is to work with both the Business unit and the Contract Manufactures with focus on Production and Sustaining. Foundational understanding Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), semiconductors and the overall SMT manufacturing process is indispensable. This is a Full-time, in-office position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and supervise activities during the Production to End-of-life cycle, as well as collaborating with the new product introduction team, aligning supply chain strategies, market demand and manufacturing requirements.
Proactively review production schedules based on standard manufacturing lead-times, driving material planning, and tracking suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;
Host weekly meetings with Business Operations, Sales and Marketing, addressing changes to order commits, bill of material supply risks (components, finished goods), tracking schedules, supply status and coordinating Operations weekly meetings;
Supervise team activities related to raw material and finish goods handling to achieve On Time delivery. Including order priority, inventory management and disposition, tracking ordering/receiving schedules and de-risking supply issues (short order lead time, upsides, quality issues, low yield, factory shutdowns, natural disasters, etc);
Generate strategic supply plans that align with business objectives, manage inventory levels to minimize excess and obsolete stock while successfully supporting short lead-time upside demand
Manage End of life Planning
Manage Last time buy Planning
Review and approve Bill-of-material Engineering change requests in Agile Product Lifecycle Management tool. This includes: passive and active components, mechanicals (heatsink, stiffeners, brackets), printed circuit board, firmware, test program releases as well as temporary deviations
Oversee factory activities for special build requirements, product conversions and re-work, and second source qualifications along with the New Product Introduction team and Contract Manufacturer to ensure on time delivery
Monitor, update and report via Workspace tool on key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, late to original commit date, late to customer request dates, sales orders expedite requests
Lead the end-to-end order life cycle, coordinating with cross-functional teams including Inside Sales, Marketing, Engineering Manufacturing, and Logistics.
Understanding of key Customers, market indicators, and geopolitical factors affecting the industry;
Review and rationalize customer forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales projections
Generate forecast vs. backlog analysis, booking lead time trends, inventory report with recommendations to align the goals;
Confirm that the releases within the Enterprise Resource Planning tool are executed in alignment with the approved build plan
Review product sales forecasts and monitor bookings and billings
Coordinate Global Sales Services with lead time quotes, supply availability to support deal driven engagements
Working with Logistics addressing Late to original commits, and root-cause
Conduct root cause analysis of supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actions
Proactively take steps to minimize delivery slips to Original Commit Date
Manage "Focus" customer list expedites, driving quick resolution
Oversee unsupported revenue orders, and manage material pull-in to meet expectations
Manage part setup and maintenance including product build type and lead time settings
Prepare and present regular reports on supply planning, inventory levels, booking trends
Monitor planning system Smoothie exception reports and taking action to ensure on time delivery
Drive continuous improvement initiatives on reporting, checklists and identify opportunities for efficiencies
Act as a subject matter expert for planning and supply chain processes and systems updates
Support process documentation and training
Requirements/Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Experience and Other Requirements:
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in supply chain planning within the semiconductor industry.
Proven experience with Sales and Operations Planning process execution.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency of Enterprise Resource Planning and Material Requirements Planning systems, forecasting, and inventory management (BAAN/MYSO, MSFT AX, Smoothie) in the semiconductor Printed Circuit Board Assembly storage industry.
Product Data Management: Expert knowledge of Oracle Agile Product Lifecycle Management reviewing and approving Bill-of-material engineering and life cycle changes.
Data Analysis & Tools: High proficiency in data analysis with Tableau visualization tool, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
Supply Chain Principles: A deep understanding of core supply chain principles, including supervising inventory management, demand forecasting, build planning, production planning, and logistics coordination and tracking.
Semiconductor Manufacturing and Printed Circuit Board Assembly knowledge: Strong foundational understanding of the Printed Circuit Board Assembly, semiconductors and the overall Surface-Mount Technology manufacturing process is essential including components in the Bill of Materials; Experience in component, sourcing, bill of materials management, and common manufacturing challenges is essential.
Project Planning and Scheduling Coordinator: Understanding of product life cycle from new product introduction to End of Life. Focus on Go to Market Production to End of life. Creation of Gantt charts in Microsoft Project.
Risk Management: Hands-on experience identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks and issues that could impact on time delivery and revenue.
Communication & Collaboration Platforms: High proficiency in using platforms like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, OneNote, Share Drive to streamline team communication and document sharing.
Benefits:
15 days of paid vacation per year
Comprehensive Health care plan including paramedical services, dental plan and vision care benefits
Life and Group insurance benefits
Disability Benefits
Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
Quarterly Bonus program for eligible employee
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Stocks/shares (Employee Stock Purchase Plan - ESPP)
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free parking available
Paid learning and training opportunities provided by employer
On-site amenities
Terms Of Employment:
Permanent, Full-time, On-Site
Language of Work:
English
Location of Work:
8555 Baxter Pl #105, Burnaby, BC V5A 4V7
Contact Us:
To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a tailored cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Senior Planner- Your Name".
Travel Time:
0% - 25%
Pay Range:
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:
Benefits of working at Microchip
The annual base salary range for this position is $77,000 - $81,000.*
- Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.
To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
