Senior Specialist SCM

Infineon Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Infineon Technologies in Bengaluru seeks a proactive Ramp Up and Change Management leader to drive NPI samples, ramp production, and change management processes. You will manage engineering samples, forecasts, and production schedules, ensuring material availability to support new product introductions, while coordinating with Frontend and Backend teams.

The role emphasizes BCM flows, PCN handling, master data setup, and milestone-driven releases to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial management or related field.
• 4-5 years of semiconductor industry experience as a Supply Chain or Ramp Up Specialist.
• Strong experience in sample management, product lifecycle management, or similar roles.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor engineering and production processes.
• Proficiency in capacity planning, material availability checks, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Familiarity with milestone tracking and master data setup is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering samples based on customer demand.
• Forecast and manage the ESFC for the Backend.
• Oversee engineering wafer starts and engineering sample builds.
• Track engineering lots and samples to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate slot bookings for engineering builds in Frontend and Backend operations.
• Conduct capacity checks and verify material availability.
• Initiate lot ownership for ramping up from development lots.
• Provide ramp-up plans aligned with customer demand.
• Support safe launches and early ramp processes.
• Lead ramp-up teams in complex supply chain scenarios.
• Drive the ramp-up checklist completion for a seamless transition.
• Grant special clearance for productive-marked samples not yet at M9.
• Replenish engineering samples for products below M9 milestone.
• Set up and update master data according to product phase milestones.
• Ensure yield and test data availability in master data prior to M9 milestones.
• Enable milestone releases in product BNRs upon milestone achievement.
• Act as a project manager for the BCM flow to closure.
• Generate SPOs and wafer orders for business changes.
• Establish and update master data and Change DB.
• Review qualification plans and conduct capacity checks.
• Align with Demand Management during ramp-up/ramp-down.
• Generate and distribute PCNs and customer documentation.

Skills

Sample management

Lifecycle management

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Supply Chain Management

Industrial management

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic professional to lead our Ramp Up and Change Management initiatives.

In this role, candidate will be responsible for managing engineering samples, overseeing product creation, and driving successful ramp-up production to meet customer demand. Also, play a key role in business change management (BCM), collaborating closely with various teams to ensure smooth product transitions and align production with market needs.

Key responsibilities will include managing engineering samples, forecasting, coordinating production schedules, and ensuring material availability to support NPI Projects. You will oversee the creation and maintenance of product master data, ensuring milestone releases and supporting safe ramp-up processes. Additionally, you will manage complex supply chain scenarios and lead ramp-up teams for timely product delivery.

As a BCM project manager, you will handle business change flows, manage product change notifications (PCNs), and support customer documentation and strategies for change management. Your ability to communicate across departments and adapt to evolving business needs will be essential for success in this fast-paced and challenging role.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

NPI Projects Sample Management and Ramp Production

• Provide engineering samples based on customer demand.
• Forecast and manage the Engineering Sample Forecast (ESFC) for the Backend.
• Oversee engineering wafer starts and engineering sample builds.
• Track engineering lots and samples to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate slot bookings for engineering builds in Frontend and Backend operations.
• Conduct capacity checks and verify material availability.
• Initiate lot ownership for ramping up from development (DEVP) lots.
• Provide ramp-up plans aligned with customer demand.
• Support safe launches and early ramp processes.
• Lead ramp-up teams in complex supply chain scenarios.
• Drive the completion of the ramp-up checklist for a seamless transition.
• Grant special clearance for productive-marked samples that have not yet attained M9.
• Replenish engineering samples for products below M9 milestone.

Product Creation in Master Data

• Set up and update master data according to product phase milestones.
• Ensure yield and test data availability in the master data prior to M9 milestones.
• Enable milestone releases in product BNRs upon milestone achievement.

Business Change Management (BCM)

• Act as a project manager for the BCM flow by taking full ownership of project till closure.
• Generate SPOs and wafer orders for business changes.
• Establish and update master data and Change DB.
• Review and assess qualification plans.
• Conduct capacity and material availability checks.
• Align with Demand Management (DM) during product ramp-up or ramp-down situations.
• Generate and distribute PCNs (Product Change Notifications).
• Compile and provide customer support documentation.
• Set up customer PCN sample strategies.

Qualifications And Skills To Help You Succeed

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial management or a related field.
• 4-5 years of experience working in semiconductor industry as Supply Chain Specialist or Ramp Up Specialist
• Strong experience in sample management, product lifecycle management, or similar roles.
• Solid understanding of semiconductor engineering and production processes.
• Proficiency in capacity planning, material availability checks, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adjust to changing business needs and priorities.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, particularly during product ramp-ups or changes.
• Familiarity with milestone tracking and master data setup is a plus.

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