Global Supply Chain Strategy & Planning Leader

Semtech; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech seeks a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning to lead and transform our global supply chain operations. You will drive enterprise strategies, network design, and end-to-end planning across regions, collaborating with technology development, sales, and finance to optimize planning capabilities and service levels.

The role demands strategic vision, leadership excellence, and deep semiconductor industry insight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA highly preferred
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management with at least 3+ years in a managerial role
• Distinguished experience with integrated supply chain operations, planning systems, and operational leadership
• Strategic expertise in network design, process architecture, and global operations
• Background in financial optimization, risk management, and business transformation
• Recognized expertise in semiconductor industry dynamics and supply chain innovation
• Distinguished knowledge of supply chain principles, integrated business planning, and operational excellence
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, advanced analytics, and digital solutions
• Strategic understanding of procurement strategies, supplier integration, and network optimization
• Expertise in financial management, risk governance, and performance optimization
• Leadership skills with ability to inspire and transform supply chain organizations
• Visionary problem-solving capabilities with experience addressing enterprise supply chain challenges
• Strong communication and influence skills with ability to engage effectively with executives, industry leaders, and external stakeholders
• Distinguished knowledge of operational excellence, innovation management, and strategic transformation
• Analytical capabilities including network modeling, financial assessment, and performance optimization
• Ability to develop and implement enterprise supply chain strategies, planning visions, and business transformations

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise supply chain strategies, network architectures, and transformation programs across multiple regions or the global operations network
• Analyze enterprise performance, planning capabilities, and competitive position
• Optimize global supply chain footprint, process integration, and operational capabilities
• Address strategic business challenges and implement visionary solutions to create sustainable supply chain advantage
• Establish and optimize enterprise planning systems, execution capabilities, and performance management to maximize business value and competitive advantage
• Coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives with manufacturing, sales, finance, and business units
• Analyze integrated performance against market requirements and implement transformational initiatives to address critical capability gaps
• Ensure optimal configuration of global planning networks, execution systems, and alignment mechanisms
• Lead and direct large supply chain organizations, executive teams, and global operations
• Establish organizational vision, performance culture, and strategic alignment
• Implement executive talent strategies, leadership capability systems, and organizational transformation
• Address enterprise capability requirements and implement innovative talent solutions
• Create a culture of excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across the global supply chain organization
• Direct integrated sourcing strategies, supplier network design, and procurement excellence across the enterprise
• Establish advanced sourcing architectures, supplier relationship frameworks, and procurement capability systems
• Analyze supplier network performance, cost position, and technology alignment
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and breakthrough supplier integration programs
• Champion procurement excellence and supplier innovation throughout the global organization
• Champion comprehensive risk management systems, financial optimization frameworks, and governance models across global supply chain operations
• Establish enterprise risk strategies, financial performance programs, and compliance architectures
• Address critical business risks, financial objectives, and regulatory challenges
• Promote a world-class risk management culture and financial leadership
• Ensure comprehensive management of enterprise working capital, supply continuity, and business performance
• Identify and implement strategic supply chain partnerships, ecosystem collaborations, and industry leadership initiatives
• Lead external engagement strategies, technology alliances, and supply chain innovation ecosystems
• Analyze industry dynamics and future requirements to identify strategic opportunity areas
• Develop influential external positions, industry standards, and operational frameworks to enhance company position and industry leadership

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Executive partnership

Change management

Problem solving

Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/BA/Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced analytics

Digital solutions

Network design tools

Job description

Semtech seeks a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning to lead and transform our global supply chain operations. You will drive enterprise strategies, network design, and end-to-end planning across regions, collaborating with technology development, sales, and finance to optimize planning capabilities and service levels.

The role demands strategic vision, leadership excellence, and deep semiconductor industry insight.