Senior Planner

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

• Develop and implement business planning strategies for advanced planning and scheduling across factories and subcontractors, utilizing the company’s backlog, inventory, and Sales & Operations forecasts.
• Manage ATP process to effectively schedule backlog orders while maintaining OTD performance and meeting customer expectations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to drive continuous improvements and fulfill customer requirements.
• Respond promptly to SO inquiries and special customer requirements on a daily basis.
• Conduct quarterly backlog reviews and implement appropriate actions to achieve revenue targets.
• Oversee scheduling activities related to capacity planning and allocation.
• Build and strengthen effective working relationships with factories, business units, sales and management.
• Design and continuously improve supply chain planning processes to ensure effective evaluation and control systems.
• Develop and enhance regular reporting mechanisms to provide operational insights and performance tracking against business plans.
• Foster a work environment that promotes high performance, collaboration, and productivity.
• Moderate domestic travel may be required.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience and knowledge in high-tech supply chain management are preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies for backlog and revenue management.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills with a demonstrated commitment to teamwork and achieving shared goals.
• Ability to build trust, encourage open communication, and foster loyalty and commitment while maintaining respect for others.
• Excellent strategic thinking, relationship-building, leadership, and motivational skills, with the ability to support and execute the company’s vision.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, think creatively and innovatively, and work effectively across diverse cultures.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer and shareholder value, with strategic agility and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a global business perspective.
• Experience in backlog management and production control within the semiconductor industry is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional business experience, including hands-on experience with ERP and APO systems.

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