Sr. Fab Planner

Lumentum; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentum Operations LLC in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Fab Planner to lead the master production schedule and capacity model for a fast-paced III-V semiconductor wafer fab. You will translate demand into daily/weekly start plans, monitor WIP, and drive improvements in throughput and cycle time.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 6+ years in planning, Excel proficiency, and experience with fab scheduling and Oracle systems. Collaboration with multiple teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, or related fields.
• 6+ years of work experience in factory planning, production scheduling, or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficiency in Excel for data management, analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Oracle systems; fab scheduling and cycle-time management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage the master production schedule from customer demand.
• Monitor WIP flow to meet output plan and customer demand.
• Develop and improve the fab capacity model using constraints and demand.
• Identify bottlenecks due to equipment, materials, or labor to maximize throughput.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, production and engineering to align plans.
• Coordinate with purchasing to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages.
• Track KPIs such as OTD, cycle time, and inventory turns.

Skills

Factory planning experience

Semiconductor knowledge

Excel proficiency

WIP management

Capacity modeling

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in industrial engineering / related field

Tools

Oracle systems

Job description

locationsUSA - CA - San Jose (Rose)time typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition id20261598It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!The Senior Fab Planner develops and manages production plans, schedules and the capacity model for a fast-paced III-V semiconductor wafer fab.ResponsibilitiesCreate and manage the master production schedule, translating the customer demand into specific daily and weekly wafer start planMonitor and track the work-in-progress (WIP) flow within the fab, ensuing efficient movement of wafer lots to meet output plan and fulfil customer demand requirementDevelop, maintain, and improve the fab capacity model, using current demand, product mix, process routings, equipment capacity, operating assumptions, and other relevant constraints.Identify, analyze, and resolve production bottlenecks related to equipment performance, material availability, or labor resources to maximize fab throughput and reduce cycle timeCollaborate with marketing, sales, production, and engineering teams to align production plan, manage demand/order changes, and schedule interruptionsCoordinate with purchasing teams to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excesses of inventory materialsTrack key performance indicators (KPIs), such as on-time delivery (OTD), cycle time, inventory and inventory turnDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency, optimize processes, and increase productivity.Required Qualifications & SkillsBachelor's or master’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, operations management, or related fields> 6 years of work experience in factory planning, production scheduling, or supply chain managementKnowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and supply chain principlesExperience with production planning, capacity modeling, demand forecasting, WIP management, or inventory planning.Proficiency in Excel for data management, analysis and reportingExperience with Oracle systemsFamiliarity with fab scheduling, wafer lot dispatch and cycle-time management is preferredProgramming skills are preferredAttention to detailsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsAble to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary environmentPay Range:P60-USA-1 :$112,050.00 - $160,050.00Disclaimer:Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.