Senior Materials Planner - Optimize Semiconductor Supply

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

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