Demand Planner

Samsungsemiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 152,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Give Back: charitable giving match

Enjoy Time Away: 4+ weeks PTO

Care for Family: fertility/adoption/bi

Emotional Wellness: therapy access

Stay Fit: onsite cafe & gym

Embrace Flexibility: flexible work

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor, Memory Marketing team, seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to lead demand planning, influence supply planning, and optimize DRAM allocation. Daily onsite in San Jose, CA, with Flexible Work policy and cross‑functional collaboration across time zones.

The role requires a strong Excel/MRP background, 3+ years in semiconductor planning, and the ability to analyze market data, forecast demand, and communicate strategies effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (EE, CS preferred, MBA preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor supply/demand planning or hardware-related technology.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of MRP systems; strong presentation and communication.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret financial, technical and marketing data.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global, cross-time-zone environment.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis—Track & analyze key market and customer trends, identify gaps and opportunities, and analyze segment demand/TAM.
• Provide pricing strategies by customer/segment and scrutinize field feedback to finalize decisions.
• Understand customer demand/forecast and supply to influence allocation or production build plan.
• Strategic analysis, marketing strategy, and competitive analysis.
• Scrutinize analyst reports, highlight key messages, and model TAM/SAM and market share.
• Manage quarterly demand forecast against the supply plan to meet regional objectives.
• Establish customer allocation based on priorities while maximizing revenue and market share.
• Create historical customer sales trends to inform supply and product mix planning.
• Monitor demand trends and discuss forecast variances with Sales.
• Pull and integrate weekly changes in forecast, product allocation, and inventory; report to HQ weekly and biweekly.
• Work with HQ to understand lead-times, capacity, and product supply position to optimize demand balance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

MRP systems

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Global teams coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS or MBA preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

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Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

Samsung Semiconductor's Memory Marketing team is the place to be. We use deep customer and market insight, experience, and market-driven innovation to develop new product and solution concepts to our key customers. As we enter an evolution of AI, our memory and storage products dramatically impact and shape accelerated computing requirements. With the high growth in memory needs, we are looking for a Demand Planning Analyst to lead all aspects of the demand planning process, influence supply/build planning, and help optimize allocation for Samsung DRAM products.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA in alignment with our Flexible Work policy

Reports to: Principal Professional, B2B Sales

• Market Analysis—Track & analyze key market & customer trends, identify gaps and opportunities, and analyze segment demand/TAM
• Provide pricing strategies by customer/segment and scrutinize feedback from the field to finalize decisions
• Understand detailed level of customer demand/forecast and supply to influence allocation or production build plan
• Strategic Analysis, marketing strategy, and competitive analysis
• Scrutinize analyst reports, highlight key messages, and model competitive TAM/SAM as well as Market Share
• Manage balance of quarterly demand forecast against the supply plan to meet regional objectives.
• Establish customer allocation based on priorities while maximizing revenue and market share.
• Create and develop historical customer sales trend against demand forecast to help steer supply and product mix planning.
• Monitor demand trends and discuss variances in forecasts with Sales that impact demand forecast accuracy.
• Pull and integrate weekly changes in forecast, product allocation, and inventory. Review variances in delta/gaps, provide recommendations for adjustments, and share with Segment Marketing for feedback/inputs.
• Create weekly summary of revisions/modifications, email to headquarters on a weekly basis, and discuss with headquarters on a biweekly cadence.
• Work closely with headquarters to understand lead-times, capacity, and product supply position to optimize demand balance and revenue.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (EE, CS preferred, MBA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor supply/demand planning or hardware related technology
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and understanding of MRP systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills are must, including excellent presentation and public speaking capability
• Strong analytical skills, ability to grasp complex financial, technical, and marketing information to develop strategies
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional global teams in multiple time zones
• High enthusiasm, self-motivated to execute strategies, and the ability to influence stakeholders at various levels

• Familiarity with Korean language and culture is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Ambitious, goal-oriented, and dedicated individual and team player
• Collaborate effectively in a dynamic and multicultural environment

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What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

• Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
• Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
• Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
• Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
• Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
• Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

Base Pay Range

$152,000 — $236,000 USD

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