Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Sierra Wireless; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Wireless seeks a Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning to lead global planning and transformation initiatives across regional and semiconductor networks. You will drive enterprise strategies, optimize end-to-end planning, and partner with executives to improve service levels, working capital, and cost competitiveness.

Lead a culture of operational excellence and breakthrough innovation, coordinating with manufacturing, finance, and business units to ensure world-class performance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven track record in strategic supply chain leadership and transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise supply chain strategies and network architectures across regions.
• Lead end-to-end planning and execution across global operations.
• Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain organization.
• Direct strategic sourcing and supplier network optimization.
• Manage risk, financial performance, and working capital across the supply chain.
• Foster external partnerships and industry leadership initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Supply chain planning

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in SCM or related

MBA a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced analytics

Digital solutions

Job description

Location: San Jose or Irvine, California (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning is responsible for directing and transforming integrated supply chain operations across multiple regional operations or the entire semiconductor supply chain network. This position develops and implements enterprise supply chain strategies, end-to-end process architectures, and operational transformation programs that create substantial competitive advantage and business value. The role requires exceptional technical expertise, business leadership, and strategic vision to optimize global supply chain networks, planning capabilities, and operational performance while ensuring world-class service levels, working capital efficiency, and cost competitiveness.

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Planning collaborates with leadership, technology development, business units, and external partners to align supply chain capabilities with strategic business priorities and market requirements. This position navigates complex global business considerations while addressing enterprise supply chain challenges and strategic capability investments. This position will lead supply chain organizations, creates a culture of operational excellence and breakthrough innovation, and drives strategic transformations in supply chain systems that fundamentally enhance the company's operational capabilities, market responsiveness, and competitive leadership.

Responsibilities:

Supply Chain Strategy and Transformation:

• Develop and implement enterprise supply chain strategies, network architectures, and transformation programs across multiple regions or the global operations network.
• Analyze enterprise performance, planning capabilities, and competitive position.
• Optimize global supply chain footprint, process integration, and operational capabilities.
• Address strategic business challenges and implement visionary solutions to create sustainable supply chain advantage.

End-to-End Planning and Execution Leadership:

• Establish and optimize enterprise planning systems, execution capabilities, and performance management to maximize business value and competitive advantage.
• Coordinate strategic supply chain initiatives with manufacturing, sales, finance, and business units.
• Analyze integrated performance against market requirements and implement transformational initiatives to address critical capability gaps.
• Ensure optimal configuration of global planning networks, execution systems, and alignment mechanisms.

Enterprise Leadership and Talent Development:

• Lead and direct large supply chain organizations, executive teams, and global operations.
• Establish organizational vision, performance culture, and strategic alignment.
• Implement executive talent strategies, leadership capability systems, and organizational transformation.
• Address enterprise capability requirements and implement innovative talent solutions.
• Create a culture of excellence, innovation, and strategic impact across the global supply chain organization.

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Network Optimization:

• Direct integrated sourcing strategies, supplier network design, and procurement excellence across the enterprise.
• Establish advanced sourcing architectures, supplier relationship frameworks, and procurement capability systems.
• Analyze supplier network performance, cost position, and technology alignment.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and breakthrough supplier integration programs.
• Champion procurement excellence and supplier innovation throughout the global organization.

Enterprise Risk and Financial Leadership:

• Champion comprehensive risk management systems, financial optimization frameworks, and governance models across global supply chain operations.
• Establish enterprise risk strategies, financial performance programs, and compliance architectures.
• Address critical business risks, financial objectives, and regulatory challenges.
• Promote a world-class risk management culture and financial leadership.
• Ensure comprehensive management of enterprise working capital, supply continuity, and business performance.

Strategic Business Partnership and External Engagement:

• Identify and implement strategic supply chain partnerships, ecosystem collaborations, and industry leadership initiatives.
• Lead external engagement strategies, technology alliances, and supply chain innovation ecosystems.
• Analyze industry dynamics and future requirements to identify strategic opportunity areas.
• Develop influential external positions, industry standards, and operational frameworks to enhance company position and industry leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required; Master's degree or MBA highly preferred
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management with at least 3+ years in a managerial role
• Distinguished experience with integrated supply chain operations, planning systems, and operational leadership
• Strategic expertise in network design, process architecture, and global operations
• Background in financial optimization, risk management, and business transformation
• Recognized expertise in semiconductor industry dynamics and supply chain innovation
• Distinguished knowledge of supply chain principles, integrated business planning, and operational excellence
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems, advanced analytics, and digital solutions
• Strategic understanding of procurement strategies, supplier integration, and network optimization
• Expertise in financial management, risk governance, and performance optimization
• Leadership skills with ability to inspire and transform supply chain organizations
• Visionary problem-solving capabilities with experience addressing enterprise supply chain challenges
• Strong communication and influence skills with ability to engage effectively with executives, industry leaders, and external stakeholders
• Distinguished knowledge of operational excellence, innovation management, and strategic transformation
• Analytical capabilities including network modeling, financial assessment, and performance optimization
• Ability to develop and implement enterprise supply chain strategies, planning visions, and business transformations

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

The compensation package for this position is comprised of a base, bonus, and equity grant. A reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position is $127,000 - $182,000 USD. There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package.

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