Production Planning Analyst

Analog Devices; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is seeking an Associate Production Analyst to support manufacturing operations at the Wilmington Wafer Fab. You will plan and coordinate wafer production activities, manage WIP, balance capacity, and drive efficient factory execution with agility for change.

The role emphasizes data analytics, MES usage, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cycle time, delivery performance, and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and drive actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and execution.
• Proficient with data extraction, analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production systems to support business objectives.
• Utilize manufacturing systems and database tools to generate reports, analyze production trends, and support decision-making.
• Coordinate lot prioritization and factory dispatch activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve production constraints and execute recovery plans.
• Participate in daily factory meetings and provide planning recommendations to support operational execution.
• Support production planning and logistics activities.
• Monitor and manage factory WIP to optimize manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze factory cycle time, inventory levels, and capacity utilization to identify performance risks and opportunities.
• Support capacity planning and forecasting activities to align factory output with demand requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and production efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field

Tools

PROMIS MES

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Python

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) - a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Analog Devices is seeking an Associate Production Analyst to support manufacturing operations within the Wilmington Wafer Fab. This role is responsible for planning and coordinating wafer production activities to ensure customer demand, inventory targets, and factory performance objectives are achieved. The successful candidate will utilize manufacturing systems, data analytics, and planning tools to manage production schedules, prioritize work-in-process (WIP), balance capacity, and drive efficient factory execution , with agility for change .

Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, the Production Analyst plays a key role in optimizing cycle time, improving delivery performance, and supporting strategic manufacturing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production systems to support business objectives .
• Utilize manufacturing systems and database tools to generate reports, analyze production trends, and support decision-making.
• Coordinate lot prioritization and factory dispatch activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to resolve production constraints and execute recovery plans.
• Participate in daily factory meetings and provide planning recommendations to support operational execution.
• Support production planning and logistic activities.
• Monitor and manage factory WIP to optimize manufacturing efficien cy .
• Analyze factory cycle time, inventory levels, and capacity utilization to identify performance risks and opportunities.
• Support capacity planning and forecasting activities to align factory output with demand requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, delivery performance, inventory optimization, and production efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and drive actionable recommendations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and execution.
• Proficien t with data extraction, analysis and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or wafer fabrication environments.
• Experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, supply chain, logistics , or related analytical function .
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), preferably PROMIS.
• Experience using ERP systems, planning tools, and database applications.
• Knowledge of production control, capacity planning, forecasting, inventory management, and scheduling methodologies.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies .
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, VBA, MS Excel or similar data analytics tools.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, med