Senior Factory Planner, Repair Operations

NVIDIA; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

NVIDIA in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Factory Planner, Repair Operations to ensure supply continuity across contract manufacturers and repair partners, collaborating with engineering, quality, procurement, logistics and planning. The role emphasizes building standard processes, coordinating weekly build plans, and leading reviews to ensure on-time delivery and efficient repair operations.

The successful candidate will have extensive factory planning experience in high-tech environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or higher.
• Over 12 years of factory planning or CM/factory operations experience for technology products.
• 5+ years of direct factory planning for CMs or repair factories with S&OP involvement.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for Production Order creation and tracking.
• Strong cross-functional relationship management with suppliers, factories and internal teams.
• Deep familiarity with OEM server or PCBA manufacturing environments, SMT and test operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for supply continuity among CM/repair partners and NVIDIA teams.
• Standardize and implement repair partnership processes to track material readiness and capacity.
• Load weekly production orders for CM/repair sites and coordinate weekly build plans.
• Lead weekly production reviews to monitor forecast vs. actual delivery.
• Coordinate with Planning and Procurement to ensure readiness for new service offerings and repair builds.
• Drive repair efficiency by managing test capacity, defective inventory, and component availability.
• Track repair execution benchmarks including performance and on-time completion with partners.
• Monitor Turnaround Time metrics across factory operations.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Process optimization

Cost/delivery improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

Join the NVIDIA team, where we are not only transforming computer graphics but also leading the way in AI and accelerated computing. As a Senior Factory Planner, Repair Operations, you will be integral to our mission of delivering world‑class technology solutions. This role provides an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with top‑tier talent and innovate within an encouraging and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about driving efficiency and excellence in manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing:

• Serve as the primary liaison accountable for supply continuity amongst Contract Manufacturing and Repair partners and internal NVIDIA teams — including Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Logistics, and Planning.

• Build, standardize and implement business processes across repair partners to track material readiness, build plan coverage, and capacity and labor constraints.

• Load production orders weekly for the CM/repair sites and coordinate weekly build plans.

• Lead weekly production reviews to assess forecast-versus‑commit alignment and monitor timely delivery performance.

• Partner with Planning and Procurement to ensure supply chain readiness for new service offerings and ongoing repair build plans at contract manufacturers.

• Drive repair efficiency by managing the triple constraint of test capacity, defective inventory, and repair component availability.

• Own supply planning Repair Execution benchmarks — including Repair Commit Performance (planned vs. actual), timely Completion (quantity and date), Average Days Late, and partner to maintain inventory management accuracy.

• Track and report Turnaround Time (TAT) metrics across factory operations.

What we need to see:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or higher, or equivalent experience.

• Over 12 years of direct experience in factory planning or involvement with CM/factory operations for technology products. Proven history of improving cost, quality, and delivery.

• 5+ years of direct experience doing factory planning for CMs or repair factories. Experience with planning S&OP process and collaborating with planning for supply commits.

• Experience with using SAP or similar ERP systems for Production Order creations, tracking, and execution.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional relationships with suppliers, factories, and internal operations collaborators.

• Deep familiarity with OEM server or PCBA manufacturing environments, including SMT, system integration, and test operations.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Proven experience in leading large-scale projects with ambitious goals.

• Remarkable problem-solving capabilities paired with a proven record of faultless delivery.

• Deep understanding of supply chain dynamics and repair operations.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

• Proven capacity to lead with an emphasis on partnership and persistent development.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 160,000 USD - 247,250 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 1, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.