Senior Planning Manager - Operations at Semtech

Camarillo, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Semiconductors, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree; preferably in Business, Logistics Management, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 10 years’ experience in a Planning position
  • Possess a demonstrable track record of achievement in the Planning function
  • Ability to understand and act on changing market & business conditions as it may apply to tuning a supply chain
  • Thorough knowledge of Planning and Purchasing principles, practices and procedures
  • Semiconductor industry, trade terminology and sources of supply of assigned classes of items
  • Intermediate to advanced skills in SAP, Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
  • Ability to exercise proper judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department policy, rules & regulations as applicable in planning & procurement procedures
  • Ability to express him/herself in a clear and precise professional manner
  • Ability to establish lines of communication and maintain an effective working relationship with associate sales representatives, vendors and the business community
  • Solid knowledge of quality systems and practices
  • Desired: Experience with utilizing AI to enhance and improve efficiency with planning and reporting activities

Responsibilities

  • Interfaces between Supply Chain (Operations) and other Business Units to provide up-to-date status and progress for products. (20%)
  • Responsible for publishing a weekly update of any upcoming supply problems that may affect our ability to ship on time, record reasons for delay and will coordinate meetings to resolve issues impacting delivery performance (20%)
  • Interfaces between Operations and the Business unit marketing function to ensure forecast, safety levels are in place for all products and any changes to the demand are reflected in SAP (15%)
  • Responsible for analyzing the forecast and providing management with effective supply projections to meet the quarterly and annual revenue targets. (15%)
  • Develop team and provide effective coverage for the team assigned roles and responsibilities. (10%)
  • Engaging with Semtech staff in various global locations which may be held during off hours. (5%)
  • Interfaces and collaborates with Test Engineering, Product Engineering and Quality teams to adjust supply plans for product related issues (5%)
  • Other related duties as determined by the department Director, or Vice President. (10%)
  • Develops and implements the company's production control functions including master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting
  • Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
  • Responsible for planning, reviewing, and developing production procedures and personnel
  • Ability to work with all levels of business customers in a highly dynamic environment
  • Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures
  • Implement strategies to improve employee performance, effectiveness, engagement, and efficiency
  • Provide mentoring guidance to all subordinates, management or otherwise, across all aspects of their job function

Skills

SAP
Master Scheduling
Production Planning
Shop Scheduling
Material Requirements Planning
WIP Tracking
Variance Controls
Manufacturing Reporting
Supply Chain Management
Forecasting

Semtech

High-performance semiconductors and IoT solutions

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation focuses on high-performance semiconductors, IoT systems, and cloud connectivity services. Its products include the XR60 5G Router Solution for reliable networking and LoRa technology for efficient IoT applications that support decarbonization. The BlueRiver platform enables the transmission of high-quality video over Ethernet, catering to the audiovisual industry. Semtech aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance connectivity and sustainability across various sectors.

Camarillo, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1960Year Founded
$557MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Hardware, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Cisco and Huawei in the IoT market.
Semiconductor industry talent shortage may impact Semtech's innovation capabilities.
Rising raw material costs could squeeze Semtech's profit margins.

Differentiation

Semtech's LoRa technology aids global decarbonization through efficient IoT applications.
The BlueRiver platform enables zero-latency Ultra HD 4K HDR video over Ethernet.
Semtech's XR60 5G Router Solution offers robust 5G and Wi-Fi 6 performance.

Upsides

Growing demand for IoT solutions in elder care boosts Semtech's healthcare market potential.
Financial institutions' investments indicate strong market confidence in Semtech's growth.
Partnership with Nvidia enhances Semtech's position in high-performance computing.

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