Production Planner (Temporary)

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 to planning manager
• Support safety stock reviews by product family and flag attainment gaps
• Coordinate with OSAT partners (probe, assembly, 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
• Data Maintenance and Reporting (20%):
• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP ECC/SCM including material master, backlog, 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

Requirements

• 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
• Experience coordinating with external manufacturing partners (foundry, OSAT) a plus
• Professional certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred but not required
• Solid understanding of production planning principles and supply chain fundamentals
• Proficiency in SAP ECC/SCM; familiarity with SAC or equivalent planning tools a plus
• Strong 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
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing concepts (wafer starts, probe, OSAT) preferred
• Strong Excel skills required
• The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.
• All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Additional Information

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.

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