Senior Planner

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Beverly, MA, USA
In-Office
57K-139K Annually
Senior level
Hardware • Semiconductor
The Role
Develop and maintain the master production schedule and SIOP cycle to meet customer demand with minimal inventory. Issue releases/requisitions, validate MPS/MRP outputs, collaborate cross-functionally, manage inventory metrics, and lead local demand planning and process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

The Senior Planner is responsible for developing the master production plan to satisfy customer demand while carrying minimum effective inventory. This position also has the responsibility to ensure that the Sales/Operation/Inventory Plan (SIOP) is created and applied within the ERP System. The Senior Planner is also in charge of issuing releases to the manufacturing floor and requisitions to purchasing. The qualified individual will be responsible for providing the product line(s) with a monthly production plan consistent with the capacity and sales forecast. Working in conjunction with Operations Management and Product Line Manager, the Senior Planner is responsible for determining the desired inventory levels including safety stock levels. The sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal supply constraints will be used to develop production plans. Strong collaboration with the Product Line Manager, Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Supplier Operations, and Management will be critical to meeting business goals.
  • Responsible for leading the cross-functional SIOP monthly cycle in a Mix Model environment driving accuracy in both units and Inventory /Revenue in financial roll-ups.
  • Works closely with Marketing, Purchasing, Operations, and Finance teams to plan and monitor inventory Levels.
  • Works closely with Marketing, Finance and Sr. Management to validate and sanction the monthly output of the SIOP Cycle (Close loop process).
  • Responsible for generating the Master Production Schedule and the follow on Production Plans for multiple models such as; Make to Stock, Assemble to Order, and Engineer to Order. This includes Buffer Stock programs.
  • Responsible for the correctness of the MPS/MRP outputs in the ERP Operating System
  • Responsible for the Advanced Planning Tool (Smoothie) and item attributes in the operating system.
  • Review and monitor sales forecasts, customer demands, and production starts/completions for lead-time and delivery performance.
  • Responsible for Sales Order Scheduling (Factory Model, Outsource Model, and Government Product/Project Models)
  • Manage the Production Control Activities to ensure that they are supporting the 4 areas of execution. (Starts, In Process, Completions, and Shipments)
  • Manage Inventory reduction, turns, weeks on hand, and positioning projects.
  • Develop and manage local process improvements.
  • Manage and lead the local Demand Planning Team in owning the Item Attributes that drive process, Production Plan execution, Metric base lines, and Inventory positioning.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in materials / supply chain environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in materials/supply chain or related field and /or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Full working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, Microsoft Dynamics AX experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing and JIT techniques.
  • Hands on knowledge of BOM/ECO/PLM process flow and execution.
  • Strong interface capability managing customers and internal stakeholder expectations.
  • Full working knowledge of warehouse operations, and inventory accuracy/materials control.
  • Experience managing and planning in a machine shop environment is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements.
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams and external parties.
  • Actively pursues opportunities for learning and development of key employees.
  • APICS certification is preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.

Travel Time:

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes:

Other, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements:

80% Sitting, 20% Standing. 100% inside.

Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $57,000-$139,000.*

*Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Skills Required

  • 3-5 years of experience in materials / supply chain environment
  • Bachelor's degree in materials/supply chain or related field and/or equivalent experience
  • Full working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
  • Microsoft Dynamics AX experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in lean manufacturing and JIT techniques
  • Hands on knowledge of BOM/ECO/PLM process flow and execution
  • Strong interface capability managing customers and internal stakeholder expectations
  • Full working knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory accuracy/materials control
  • Experience managing and planning in a machine shop environment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements
  • Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal teams and external parties
  • Actively pursues opportunities for learning and development of key employees
  • APICS certification
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Microchip Technology Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage starts on the first day, and some sites provide on‑site clinics and fitness centers. Health insurance is characterized as generally positive and, in some cases, low‑cost.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount and look‑back and broad‑based RSUs are available to employees. Active participation and company disclosures indicate these equity programs are widely accessible.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with company match is offered across U.S. locations. Employer‑verified listings and location pages corroborate the availability of retirement benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Chandler, AZ
13,393 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

Microchip Technology Inc. is a leading semiconductor supplier of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs which reduce risk while lowering total system cost and time to market. The company’s solutions serve more than 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality.

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