Manager 2, Materials/Planning

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 101,700 - 197,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company located in Thousand Oaks is seeking a Materials/Planning Manager to oversee material planning and inventory management for its Wafer Fabrication Plant. The role involves leading a team, ensuring efficient procurement processes, and utilizing MRP to prevent supply interruptions. Ideal candidates have a strong background in semiconductor materials, team leadership, and advanced analytical skills. The position offers a compensation range of $101,700 to $197,400 annually, plus comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor material planning and team leadership.
• Experience in a cross-functional team environment.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and forecasting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee material planning, demand assessment, and material ordering.
• Lead Material/Planning Specialists and improve procurement processes.
• Evaluate supplier performance and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

SQL

Business Intelligence tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

The Materials/Planning Manager is a vital member of the Operations team, responsible for overseeing and executing a strategic sourcing plan for direct and indirect materials at the Newbury Park (CA) Wafer Fabrication Plant. This hands‑on role manages the full cycle of demand assessment, material planning, accurate and timely ordering, shipping/receiving, and provides leadership and support to a team of direct reports. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced setting, consistently meets deadlines, and fosters a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

Management

• Inspire and lead Material/Planning Specialists, Engineering Stock Room (ESR), Shipping and Receiving team members.
• Maintain and improve procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
• Measure spending and savings, set reduction goals and manage projects to achieve success.

Material Planning

• Utilize MRP process and validate key planning parameters, demands and business rules.
• Assess demand trends, raw material shifts and capacity constraints to mitigate continuity of supply and prevent line interruptions.
• Oversee planning and ordering of Wafer Substrate, Chemicals, Gases, Equipment Consumables, Equipment Repair Parts and Wafer Fab supplies.
• Support digital transformation via automation, predictive analytics, and optimization modeling.

Inventory Management and Supplier Performance

• Develop, manage and track inventory levels, inventory accuracy, material allocations and E&O KPIs.
• Optimize inventory using automated safety stock, EOQ, and linear programming models for allocation and inventory positioning.
• Work closely with suppliers and coordinate MRP demand schedules with vendor shipments.
• Evaluate and measure supplier performance, conduct supplier business reviews and implement improvements.

Required Experience and Skills

• Position requires a BS or MS degree in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor material planning and team leadership roles; working in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Solid understanding of MRP, inventory management, and forecasting principles.
• Familiar with domestic and international shipping requirements.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, data mining and problem‑solving oriented.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel, SQL, Business Intelligence and planning tools (SAP).
• Attention to detail and accuracy prioritization, and execution under tight timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Automate Supply Chain KPI dashboards using Python, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) for advanced reporting and visualization.
• Build Python/SQL workflows to extract, clean, and validate data from SAP and enterprise data warehouses.
• Generate automated material planning reports, scenario simulations, and executive‑ready visualizations.

Compensation & Benefits

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is currently USD $101,700 - $197,400 per year. Starting base pay will depend on relevant experience and skills, training and education, business needs, market demands, the ultimate job duties and requirements, and work location. Skyworks has different base pay ranges for different work locations in the U.S. Benefits include access to healthcare benefits (including a premium‑free medical plan option), a 401(k) plan and company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off (including vacation, sick/wellness, parental leave), among others. Employees are eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock. These incentives and awards are based on individual and/or company performance.

Skyworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Skyworks strives to create an accessible workplace; if you need an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].