Material Planner, Senior Staff

SkyWater Technology, Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Job summary

SkyWater Technology, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Staff Materials Planner to ensure uninterrupted availability of parts and materials for semiconductor wafer production.

You will lead demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supplier coordination while collaborating with Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Logistics. The role emphasizes end-to-end planning, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration to maintain cost, quality, and delivery targets in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of materials planning or supply chain experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP platforms and data analytics.
• Ability to anticipate, diagnose, and resolve supply risks within complex semiconductor supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and refine short- and long-term materials forecasts based on production schedules, maintenance, and historical usage.
• Analyze demand variability and determine safety stock levels for key semiconductor parts.
• Monitor and manage inventory to prevent shortages and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate materials master data (lead times, MOQ, attributes) in NetSuite.
• Coordinate with Procurement to manage lead times, delivery schedules, and supply risks for critical parts.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor materials health and forecast accuracy.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Data analytics

Forecasting

Inventory modelling

Cross-functional coordination

Risk mitigation

Data accuracy

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Job description

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA

Job Description

Bold Thinking. World Changing. At SkyWater, our ingenuity helps improve lives around the world by manufacturing U.S. made semiconductors that are essential ingredients of modern life. Automotive safety enhancements, life-saving medical devices, consumer electronics and American security require semiconductors. Working in our Minnesota headquarters, Florida, or Texas location — employees join together to improve the world.

Explore what’s possible. Joining our U.S. - based team means contributing to and learning about the commercialization of some of the most exciting technologies the world has ever seen. We are turning “science fiction” into everyday reality through technologies such as superconducting, 3D integrated circuits or computer chips, carbon nanotubes, photonic logic devices, micro electro-mechanical systems and other emerging device topologies. We manufacture products for aerospace and defense, medical, automotive, consumer and industrial markets, to name a few. Our customers include emerging leaders who rely on our intellectual property security and quality manufacturing services.

Step into the future. SkyWater’s values of Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Empowerment and Growth Mindset guide us to cultivate an empowered, learning environment. We also invest in developing highly skilled, dedicated employees — and employees who are entering the workforce for the first time, from the military, and a variety of educational backgrounds.

Are you bold thinking? Find your place on our team and help us change the world!

As a Senior Staff Materials Planner in the Austin, TX semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility you will be responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted availability of parts and materials required to support operations. This role oversees end‑to‑end planning activities including demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supplier coordination of orders, and resolution of materials‑related issues. The Senior Materials Planner works cross‑functionally with Procurement, Production, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to maintain optimal inventory levels while meeting cost, quality, and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and refine short‑and long‑term materials forecasts based on production schedules, equipment maintenance plans, engineering change notices, and historical consumption.
• Analyze demand variability and risk to determine appropriate safety stock levels for critical semiconductor parts and consumables.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages and minimize excess/obsolete inventory.
• Ensure accurate materials master data (lead times, MOQ, part attributes, etc.) in NetSuite.
• Partner with Procurement to manage lead times, delivery schedules, and supply risks for high‑criticality semiconductor parts.
• Serve as the escalation point for materials shortages impacting manufacturing, tool uptime, or customer commitments.
• Coordinate expedited shipments, alternate sourcing, or material substitutions when required.
• Identify and implement improvements in planning processes, analytics, and ERP utilization.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor materials health, forecast accuracy, and planner performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of materials planning or supply chain experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP platforms
• Advanced skills in data analytics, forecasting, and inventory modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, diagnose, and resolve supply risks within highly complex, fast‑paced semiconductor supply chains through advanced analytics, cross‑functional coordination, and proactive mitigation strategies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of implementing durable solutions that prevent recurrence, maintain operational continuity, and support aggressive production and technology roadmap objectives
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and operational teams.
• Prior experience with ERP integration and systematic resolution of data issues.
• Cross-functional team coordination
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Works on challenging supply problems requiring judgement and communication with technical experts to resolve issues
• Familiarity with quality tools such as FMEA, 8D and participating in audits
• Initiative and ownership in a fast-paced environment

SkyWater offers an exciting environment where the brightest semiconductor minds come together to achieve exceptional results. We offer a competitive salary and an opportunity to participate in incentive plans as well as other employee financial benefits, including a 401 (k) match and life insurance.

Additionally, SkyWater offers a comprehensive benefits package which promotes a healthy life. This includes benefit eligibility day one, medical, dental, mental health benefits, vision, legal planning, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, an on-site cafeteria, fitness facility, and self-serve market.

SkyWater complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. To request reasonable accommodations, to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 952-851-5200 or [e-mail].

We will never ask applicants to pay fees, purchase equipment or gift cards, or provide financial information before a formal offer of employment has been accepted. If you receive a suspicious communication claiming to represent our company, please verify its authenticity by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail] before responding.

5204 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA