Lead Demand Planner (2027 New College Graduate)

GlobalFoundries inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries in Austin, TX seeks a Lead Demand Planner to advance forecasting and demand planning processes. You will own consolidated reporting and provide executive-level insights to support planning and decision-making.

Responsibilities include validating models, aligning with Business Units, developing Power BI dashboards, consolidating inputs for executive reviews, analyzing trends, and driving automation while ensuring data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field; GPA at least 3.0.
• English language fluency (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Validate forecast models and compare accuracy across models.
• Own consolidated demand reporting across Business Units.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
• Consolidate planner inputs, assumptions, and key demand stories into executive-level summaries.
• Analyze demand trends, cycle-over-cycle changes, forecast variability, and performance metrics.
• Drive reporting automation and process improvements to reduce manual consolidation.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting outputs.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

About GlobalFoundriesGlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power-efficient and high-performance solutions for high-growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com .New College Graduates Overview:We offer many full-time employment paths for recent graduates, which provide accelerated training in a fast-paced work environment, cross-functional working opportunities, and talent mobility. New college graduates are provided with mentorship, networking, and leadership opportunities, which give our new team members life-long connections and skills.Summary of Role:The Lead Demand Planner will support the advancement of GlobalFoundries’ forecasting and demand planning processes. This role will own consolidated reporting infrastructure and provide executive-level demand insights that support the demand planning organization and business decision-making.Essential Responsibilities include:Validate statistical models by independently comparing forecast accuracy across different models.Partner with Business Units to align on the consensus demand plan by reviewing risks and opportunities, maintaining demand-driver inputs, and resolving demand gaps or imbalances.Own consolidated demand reporting across Business Units, ensuring accurate, timely, and standardized visibility into forecast performance, demand changes, and key business trends.Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting tools that provide insights into forecast accuracy, demand shifts, risks, opportunities, and business performance.Consolidate planner inputs, assumptions, and key demand stories into executive-level summaries, presentations, and recurring reporting packages for demand reviews and strategic planning discussions.Analyze demand trends, cycle-over-cycle changes, forecast variability, and performance metrics to identify actionable insights and root causes.Drive reporting automation and process improvements to reduce manual consolidation efforts and improve efficiency.Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting outputs, planning tools, and consolidated demand views.Other Responsibilities:Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.Required Qualifications:Education – Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field from an accredited degree program.Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and proven good academic standing.Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)Preferred Qualifications:Prior related internship or co-op experience.Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.Project management skills, i.e. the ability to innovate and execute solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.Strong written and verbal communication skillsStrong planning & organizational skillsStrong analytical and modeling capabilities, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.Ability to collaborate across Planning, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain teams and communicate demand insights to senior leadership.#NCGProgramUSExpected Salary Range$50,400.00 - $88,200.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law