Supply Chain Manager (Capacity Planning)

Qualcomm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 118,400 - 177,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Qualcomm is seeking a Capacity Planning Manager in San Diego, California, to lead and coordinate the planning across post-fab semiconductor manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating forecasts, analyzing capacity constraints, and collaborating with various teams for the efficient production planning.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive experience in supply chain management, particularly in semiconductor production. Competitive salary range between $118,400.00 - $177,600.00, along with a comprehensive benefits package, offers a rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Supply Chain, Product Planning, or similar experience.
• Experience with capacity modeling and KPI analysis.
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning coordination across semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Generate short- and long-term supplier forecasts.
• Analyze capacity constraints and recommend solutions.
• Manage cross-functional collaboration for capacity planning.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Power BI

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Kinaxis

Coupa

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:

Operations Group, Operations Group > Supply Chain Management

General Summary:

The Capacity Planning Manager is responsible for leading planning coordination across all post-fab semiconductor manufacturing processes, including Bump, Probe, BE2, Assembly and Final Test. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of product and resource requirements, manufacturing capacity, throughput rates, capital equipment/hardware lead times, resource utilization and sourcing strategies. Additionally, this role will oversee the development, utilization and maintenance of internal capacity models for all post-fab semiconductor manufacturing operations.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Generating short-term and long-term supplier forecasts.
• Communicating forecast demands to suppliers and collaborating closely with supplier teams to address capacity constraints to support build plans and forecast demands.
• Analyzing capacity constraints and identifying solutions.
• Creating equipment CapEx plans to support short-term and long-term forecast demands.
• Defining, communicating and planning Test Hardware requirements to support near- and long-term demand requirements.
• Managing constraint resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product/Test Engineering, Sourcing, Business Units, Operations, Suppliers, and Quality Engineering.
• Generating capacity scenarios and recommending solutions to support demand upsides, sourcing strategies, utilization strategies and capacity expansion strategies.
• Maintaining capacity planning attributes and resource availability in the planning system.
• Managing binning strategy and execution to optimize yield utilization, reduce inventory write-downs and support efficient product disposition.
• Defining system and process requirements, identifying efficiency improvements and collaborating with IT and BPA teams to implement solutions.
• Leveraging enterprise planning systems to drive demand-to-supply alignment, capacity planning and execution within complex manufacturing environments.
• Leading, mentoring and developing team members to drive execution, accountability and continuous improvement across capacity planning activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of Supply Chain, Product Planning, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of industrial engineering or capacity planning and modeling experience (including risk analysis, efficiency maximization, data analysis, manufacturing processes).
• 5+ years of semiconductor factory production planning with proficiency in post-fab capacity modeling, including Probe and Final Test and KPI analysis such as OEE, utilization, cycle time and throughput.
• 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain planning or industrial engineering.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and partnering with global OSATs, foundries, test suppliers or semiconductor manufacturing partners.
• Experience with enterprise planning software tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, Coupa).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or VBA Macros.
• Test and Hardware planning experience.
• Proficiency in Power BI and/or Tableau.
• APICS/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent process improvement certification.

Pay Range and Benefits:

$118,400.00 - $177,600.00. Competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.