Senior Semiconductor Production Planner & Supply Optimizer

MaxLinear; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxLinear in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Production Planner to drive end-to-end production planning and supply execution in a dynamic semiconductor environment. You will balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and supplier commitments to ensure seamless supply continuity and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Supply Chain organization, you will collaborate with foundries, OSAT partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize production flow, assess

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, or manufacturing operations
• Experience within a manufacturing environment; semiconductor industry experience is highly advantageous
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience working with ERP/MRP inventory planning systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Microsoft Dynamics AX

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production planning from wafer fabrication through assembly, final test, and finished goods delivery
• Develop and communicate weekly, monthly, and quarterly production loading plans with foundry and OSAT partners
• Align production schedules with customer demand, inventory objectives, and business priorities
• Monitor production performance and drive recovery actions to address schedule deviations
• Analyze capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks across assembly and test operations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to optimize production flow and ensure supply continuity
• Manage operational relationships with OSAT partners to ensure delivery, quality, and capacity commitments are achieved
• Assess short- and long-term capacity requirements and secure capacity to support business growth
• Lead supplier performance reviews, issue resolution, and escalation management
• Drive operational excellence initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, inventory optimization, and service-level performance
• Develop and communicate rolling demand forecasts
• Convert customer demand signals into actionable production and supply plans
• Monitor forecast accuracy, demand variability, and supply plan execution
• Manage inventory levels across wafers, substrates, raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Conduct inventory liability analysis and develop mitigation plans for excess, obsolete, and aging inventory
• Lead inventory disposition, buyback, and recovery initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Perform regular supply risk assessments covering capacity constraints, material shortages, quality issues, and logistics disruptions
• Develop contingency plans and business continuity strategies with suppliers and internal teams
• Support scenario planning for demand fluctuations, product transitions, and capacity challenges

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel

ERP/MRP experience

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in SCM or related

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Job description

MaxLinear in Singapore seeks an experienced Senior Production Planner to drive end-to-end production planning and supply execution in a dynamic semiconductor environment. You will balance customer demand, production capacity, inventory targets, and supplier commitments to ensure seamless supply continuity and operational excellence.

As a key member of the Supply Chain organization, you will collaborate with foundries, OSAT partners, and cross-functional teams to optimize production flow, assess