Senior Planning Manager

Job Description

The Sr. Planning Manager is responsible for synchronizing supply chain strategies with factory operations to meet customer demand. This role acts as a critical bridge between Sales, Finance, and the "Fab" 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 forecasting, production scheduling, and cross-functional coordination.
• Production Scheduling: Develop and own end-to-end production plans, from order through wafer fabrication.
• Demand & Supply Alignment: Align Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) forums to provide capacity scenarios and production plans that align with market forecasts.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and control work-in-progress (WIP) flow and finished goods inventory to prevent both stockouts and overstocking.
• Capacity Optimization: Collaborate with operations teams to identify bottleneck tool utilization and plan for short-term and long-term capacity requirements.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify potential supply gaps or production delays and report status, shortages, and risks to executive leadership.
• Systems Management: Optimize ERP/MRP systems (like SAP) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to ensure data integrity and automated reporting

Requirements:

• Education: A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but not required
• Experience: 5+ years in semiconductor manufacturing or supply chain management.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of foundry ecosystems, development flows, and wafer fab processes

What We Offer

Salary: The estimated base salary range for the position is $157,000-$205,000. 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.