The Planning Manager/Lead is responsible for synchronizing our wafer supply chain with factory operations to meet customer demand. This role acts as a critical bridge between Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure manufacturing assets are utilized efficiently while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the planning department: Manage end-to-end planning activities such as tactical forecasting, production scheduling, customer service and coordination with cross-functional peers.
Part Production Scheduling: Develop and own end-to-end tactical part production plans, from order through wafer fabrication.
Demand & Supply Alignment: Partner with Capacity Planning to align with Sales, Business Development and to approve operations plans to ensure part demand is in balance with the fab supply capacity.
Part Cycle Time: Set part cycle time targets together with Capacity Planning and Area IE teams. Report and identify gaps in performance to plan on Cycle Time and lead cross functional teams to address part cycle time gaps. Set Priority allocations and management across the products in the fab based on business and development requirements.
Inventory Management: Monitor and control starts and work-in-progress (WIP) flow and finished goods inventory to prevent both stockouts and overstocking.
Customer Service: Lead customer support reps that manage customer wafer orders, photo mask orders, new part setups. Set and meet service level agreements and quality of execution for these tasks.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply gaps or part production delays and report status, shortages, and risks to operations leadership.
Systems Management: Optimize ERP/MRP systems (like SAP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure data integrity and automated reporting
Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree or commiserate level of industry experience.
Experience: 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or supply chain management.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding manufacturing science principles, foundry ecosystems, and semiconductor wafer fab processes.
*Please note that this position may require U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in the future depending on federal requirements*
What We Offer
Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $125,000-$145,000. The pay offered is based on many factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, job-related experience, skills and level of the position.
Benefits & Other Eligible Compensation: Includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, annual bonus, and tuition reimbursement.
Polar Semiconductor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
About Minneapolis/St. Paul Area
Our offices and manufacturing facility are located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Living in the Minneapolis / Saint Paul area offers a strong sense of community, a vibrant arts and music scene, and abundant outdoor activities year-round. The city boasts a lower cost of living than many major metros, excellent parks and lakes, and a well-educated workforce with diverse job opportunities. Its distinct seasons bring variety, from colorful autumns to lively summers filled with festivals and waterfront activities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or commensurate industry experience
- 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or supply chain management
- Understanding of manufacturing science principles, foundry ecosystems, and wafer fab processes
- Experience optimizing/using ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for data integrity and reporting
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required in the future depending on federal requirements
What We Do
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Polar Semiconductor LLC has decades of experience in high-performance, automotive-grade semiconductor manufacturing. As the wafer fabrication and R&D division of Sanken Electric Company, we operate more than 310,000 square-foot facility that includes 160,000 square-feet of class-1 cleanroom space. We specialize in 200mm wafer fabrication on proprietary semiconductor technologies with most destined for use in robust automotive, commercial and industrial applications. With investments in new clean room space, state of the art equipments, and advanced silicon technologies, Polar continues to enhance its manufacturing competitiveness. Polar is ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 certified
