Sr. Manager, Production Planning

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Sauk Rapids, MN, USA
In-Office
108K-183K Annually
Senior level
Semiconductor • Manufacturing
The Role
Leads enterprise demand and production planning across product lines, sales, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, and finance. Develops forecasting capabilities, inventory strategies, S&OP practices, planning improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees product lifecycle planning, order management, and supply chain performance while communicating with executives. Builds and manages planning teams, applies statistical and analytical methods, and uses ERP, demand management, and business intelligence tools to improve revenue forecasting and customer delivery.
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Responsibilities:

  • Drive operational excellence and best practices through business units on multiple Product Lines, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain teams, Manufacturing Management, Distribution/Channel teams, and Finance. to improve accuracy of revenue forecasting and revenue attainment. 
  • Implement best practices across demand functions including demand planning (delivery goals, inventory strategies), planning execution, order management, and inventory management. 
  • Communicate and interact with senior executives regarding business needs to secure resources needed to satisfy customer demands and ensure delivery and/or implementation. 
  • Must be capable of translating objectives and needs into a deliverable strategy to achieve business goals and create a competitive advantage of the product portfolio. Focus on building a world-class team, utilizing, and deploying lean techniques, driving continuous improvement activities and achievement of superior performance
  • Develop and deliver best practice demand forecasting capabilities leveraging best-fit models across the product portfolio with rigor in application of a range of input metrics identifying areas of risk and improvement 
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement planning improvements drawing on statistical methods, demand planning principles, S&OP best practices, and emerging software technology capabilities.  May coordinate activities with materials function using enterprise resource planning systems. Maintains reports to reflect scheduling, methods, support performance and process procedures. 
  • Lead planners and steward the demand planning process to enable features such as ramp up of new product introduction, ramp down of end-of-life products and demand changes due to product promotions 
  • Lead and develop a team of Planning Managers in best application of demand planning practices of implications on the broader supply chain, as well as selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function

Qualifications:

  • Ability to lead and influence across the organization. 
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills, with ability to effectively communicate, present, and articulate strategies across various functions – Executives, Product Line, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing. 
  • A change agent, someone who is always looking to make continuous improvements to a product or process. 
  • Strong Data analysis and problem-solving skills. 
  • Understanding of key financial elements as it relates to supply chain and capital investment. 
  • Ability to create and manage a value stream plan and make the right decisions based on the data. 
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.  
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.)  in Statistics, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, or related field. Advanced Degree (MBA or MS) a plus. 
  • 10+ years of experience in revenue management/demand. forecasting/marketing, preferably in the semiconductor industry. 
  • Advance Planning tools. ERP (ORACLE, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and Demand management systems (DemandWorks / Netstock, Demantra, SAP / IBP, SAP APO, Blue Yonder / JDA) 
  • Analytics Toolsets – PowerBI, Tableau, SAP BOBJ, SQL, Python, or similar

For candidates based in Minnesota:

The pay range for this position is $107,700 - $183,100 annually, exempt.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process.

Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process.

ITAR ONLY

The business site where this position is located is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected person (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Non-citizens with other visas are not eligible for hire at this location.

About Us
Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace.  Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service.

Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams.

Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets.

Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK.  Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.
About the Team Precision machining is Ichor Precision Machining’s heritage and core strength. IPM's skilled and dedicated employees deliver the most complex, extreme tolerance, and superior surface finish components at unsurpassed quality levels. Joining the team at IPM means working with dedicated, highly skilled employees that drive continuous improvement and ensure we deliver superior results to our customers. IPM is excited to share that we are now a part of the Ichor Systems family of companies. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Minnesota, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California.

Ichor Precision Machining (IPM) is an ITAR-compliant operation. Due to ITAR regulations, Ichor Systems is only able to employ US Persons. A US person is a lawful permanent resident (immigrant with “green card” permanent authorization to work document) or who is a protected individual (a citizen, a national, a refugee, or a person granted asylum). Individuals with temporary visas are not eligible for hire.

Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Skills Required

  • Ability to lead and influence across the organization
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including communication, presentation, and strategy articulation
  • Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive process or product improvements
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Understanding of financial elements related to supply chain and capital investment
  • Ability to create and manage a value stream plan and make data-driven decisions
  • Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Business Analytics, Decision Sciences, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, or related field
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA or MS
  • 10+ years of experience in revenue management, demand forecasting, or marketing
  • Experience in the semiconductor industry
  • Experience with advanced planning tools, ERP systems, and demand management systems
  • Experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SAP BOBJ, SQL, or Python
  • Must qualify as a US Person under ITAR regulations

Ichor Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Affordable Benefits A premium‑free medical plan fully covered by the employer is available for eligible U.S. employees, with indications of premium‑free family coverage in some contexts. Coverage breadth includes medical, dental, vision, and tax‑advantaged HSA/FSA options.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) match of 50% on the first 8% with immediate vesting supports long‑term savings. Life and disability insurance further reinforce financial protection.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 15% discount enables broad participation in ownership. Plan availability is described as global, subject to standard plan terms.

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The Company
HQ: Fremont, CA
762 Employees

What We Do

We are a leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of critical fluid delivery subsystems and components for semiconductor capital equipment. Our product offerings include gas and chemical delivery systems and subsystems, collectively known as fluid delivery systems and subsystems, which are key elements of the process tools used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Our gas delivery subsystems deliver, monitor, and control precise quantities of the specialized gases used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as etch and deposition. Our chemical delivery systems and subsystems precisely blend and dispense the reactive liquid chemistries used in semiconductor manufacturing processes such as chemical-mechanical planarization, electroplating, and cleaning. We also provide precision-machined components, weldments, e‑beam and laser-welded components, precision vacuum and hydrogen brazing and surface treatment technologies, and other proprietary products. This vertically integrated portion of our business is primarily focused on metal and plastic parts that are used in gas and chemical systems, respectively. We are strategically located to provide the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California, and we have production facilities in California, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, Minnesota, Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Mexico, and the UK, staffed by our 2000+ team members.

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