Supply Chain Planning Tools Developer (Director)

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Job Description:

About Altera

Altera is a global leader in programmable logic and FPGA technology, empowering customers across data center, communications, industrial, automotive, and aerospace industries to build highly adaptive and intelligent hardware solutions. As part of our ongoing digital transformation, we are integrating Agentic AI—autonomous, collaborative decision systems—into our global supply chain to improve agility, precision, and resilience.

Role Summary

As a Director of Supply Chain Planning Tools & Agentic AI Systems, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying AI-driven planning and optimization tools across Altera’s semiconductor supply chain.

You’ll work closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, IT, and Data Science teams to implement intelligent planning systems that leverage agentic AI, machine learning, and data-driven automation to support wafer fabrication, assembly, test, and distribution processes.

This role emphasizes technical execution, solution delivery, and cross-functional alignment, ensuring that the systems developed under your leadership directly enhance planning accuracy, cycle time, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

AI-Driven Planning System Development

• Lead the design and deployment of advanced supply chain planning tools integrating agentic AI and machine learning to enhance forecasting, supply allocation, and scenario modeling.

• Collaborate with data science and platform engineering teams to operationalize predictive models and intelligent agents for real-time decision-making.

• Implement autonomous planning capabilities—enabling systems to proactively detect disruptions, recommend mitigations, and balance trade-offs across supply and demand nodes.

• Develop and maintain digital twins and simulation environments for scenario testing and optimization.

• Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant deployment of AI-driven planning services.

Architecture, Data, and Integration

• Work under the Senior Director’s strategic roadmap to translate enterprise vision into actionable architecture and implementation plans.

• Oversee the integration of AI agents and planning modules with core systems such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and Anaplan.

• Drive data engineering initiatives: ensure reliable pipelines, unified data models, and well-governed data for AI/ML consumption.

• Lead the automation of workflows, data visualization, and performance dashboards to improve operational decision-making.

Execution & Leadership

• Manage a global team of developers, data engineers, and system architects responsible for building and maintaining AI-based planning tools.

• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with supply chain process owners to ensure tools address real-world planning challenges (capacity constraints, yield variability, foundry lead times).

• Own tool performance metrics — including forecast accuracy, plan cycle time, inventory optimization, and system reliability.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to pilot, refine, and scale new AI capabilities across business units.

• Ensure high-quality releases and change management processes, promoting user adoption and training across the organization.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify and implement process and technology improvements to reduce latency, improve accuracy, and enable more autonomous operations.

• Partner with external AI and software vendors to integrate emerging technologies into Altera’s planning ecosystem.

• Maintain alignment with data governance, compliance, and ethical AI standards.

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and innovation.

Salary Range

The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.  

$178,900 - $259,000 USD 

We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. 

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.

• 10+ years of experience in supply chain systems development, planning tools, or enterprise application architecture.

• 3–5+ years in a technical or people leadership role, preferably in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries.

• Proven track record in implementing supply chain planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan, O9, or equivalent) and integrating with ERP/MES systems.

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML-based decision systems, data analytics platforms, and automation frameworks.

• Strong understanding of agentic or multi-agent AI concepts — autonomous decision-making, reinforcement learning, or large-model integration.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and scripting for automation, as well as knowledge of APIs, data modeling, and modern cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Exceptional communication skills and experience driving cross-functional alignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, or Operations Research.

• Experience implementing AI/ML models into production planning environments using MLOps best practices.

• Background in semiconductor supply chain dynamics: foundry management, OSAT capacity, die banking, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing.

• Familiarity with generative or conversational AI systems that support natural-language interaction with planning tools.

• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business outcomes through AI-enabled supply chain transformation.

Job Type:

Regular

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

San Jose, California, United States

Additional Locations:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.