We are seeking great talent to help us build The DNA of tech.®
Vishay manufactures one of the world's largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. We help the world's most in-demand technologies come to life. Every day our products touch your life and the lives of people across the world, though you likely do not know it. Come join us and help us build The DNA of tech.™
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). Learn more at www.Vishay.com.
Do you want to help us build the DNA of tech.? Vishay San Jose is currently seeking applicants for a Director of Business Operations to serve as the primary integrator between Division Marketing (Product Marketing, Market Development), Planning and Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning) to ensure seamless execution from market strategy through delivery. This role translates market demand, product roadmaps, and revenue plans into executable operational plans while driving alignment, accountability, and disciplined execution across the division.
This is a senior role with high visibility that involves extensive interaction with management and cross-functional teams.
Job Location:
The preferred location for this position is located San Jose, CA, which is well known as a vibrant city with many advantages that make it an attractive place to live. From its diverse culture, quality education, and thriving job market to its excellent weather and entertainment options, San Jose has much to offer residents.
What you will be doing:
Marketing–Operations Integration
- Act as the central coordination point between Division Marketing and Operations to align demand, supply, and execution (Strategy or long term, Division planning organization manages Build Plans and execution to meet revenue plans)
- Translate product roadmaps, market segmentation, and pricing strategies into volume, capacity, and manufacturing plans
- Drive alignment between revenue targets, build plans, inventory strategy, and lifecycle management
Demand, Supply & Execution Management
- Lead division-level capacity planning, S&OP, and executive reviews
- Ensure timely communication of demand changes, product transitions, and priority shifts
- Resolve gaps between market demand and operational capability through data driven trade off decisions.
Strategic & Operating Planning
- Lead annual operating planning and quarterly execution reviews for the division
- Partner with Division Marketing on long-term growth strategies and with Operations on long-term capacity and cost strategies.
- Track execution of strategic initiatives and ensure cross-functional accountability
Performance Management & Analytics
- Define and maintain key business metrics including revenue, gross margin, on-time delivery, inventory, cost, and cycle time
- Develop dashboards and executive reporting for division and corporate leadership
- Analyze performance variances and drive corrective action
Process & Continuous Improvement
- Standardize operating rhythms, governance, and decision-making processes across Marketing and Operations
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve forecast accuracy, cycle time, and cost structure
- Drive simplification and scalability as the business grows
Cross-Functional Leadership & Change Management
- Facilitate alignment across Product Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance
- Lead change management for new products, system implementations, and organizational transitions
- Foster an outward mindset culture focused on enterprise results over functional optimization
What you will bring along:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor/Master’s degree in Engineering, Business (Operations/Supply Chain Management), Operations Research or related field. MBA’s focused on Operations/Supply Chain Management.
- 10+ years of experience in semiconductor business operations, product line management, or operations leadership
- Direct experience working across Product Marketing and Manufacturing/Supply Chain organizations
- Strong understanding of semiconductor product lifecycles, capacity planning, and cost structures
- Proven ability to influence across a matrixed organization
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting wafer fab and/or OSAT operations
- Exposure to advanced nodes, specialty technologies, or complex product portfolios
- Background in S&OP, demand planning, or product line operations
Key Competencies
- End-to-end business thinking (market → fab →back end → customer)
- Executive communication and decision facilitation
- Data-driven trade-off and prioritization skills
- Strong systems and process orientation
- Change leadership and stakeholder alignment
Pay Range: 225k/yr-300k/yr
What can we offer you for your talent:
Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally.
Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today.
It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Research, or related field
- 10+ years experience in semiconductor business operations, product line management, or operations leadership
- Direct experience collaborating across Product Marketing and Manufacturing/Supply Chain organizations
- Strong understanding of semiconductor product lifecycles, capacity planning, and cost structures
- Proven ability to influence and drive alignment across a matrixed organization
- Experience leading S&OP, demand planning, capacity planning, and executive reviews
- Experience supporting wafer fab and/or OSAT operations
- Exposure to advanced nodes, specialty technologies, or complex product portfolios
- Executive communication, data-driven decision making, and change leadership skills
- Experience developing dashboards and executive reporting for leadership
Vishay Intertechnology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vishay Intertechnology and has not been reviewed or approved by Vishay Intertechnology.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision insurance are consistently included, and coverage is described as good in multiple locations. Employee assistance and wellness initiatives further reinforce the core medical offering.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the standard U.S. package, providing structured retirement savings support. Legacy pension arrangements are frozen, making the 401(k) the primary vehicle for retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave are part of the offering across sites. PTO and occasional flexibility contribute to a manageable work‑life rhythm.
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What We Do
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech™ Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com. Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. With us, you'll experience unique career paths, an open and collaborative culture, a stable business that will be there for you, and opportunities to work globally and locally. Do you have the skills we need? Are you ready to power your career as you power the world? If so, apply today. It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer
