SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING SPECIALIST

Job Summary A growing U.S. subsidiary of a global Japanese semiconductor packaging manufacturer is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in San Jose, CA. This role is ideal for a bilingual English and Japanese supply chain professional who enjoys working across global teams, suppliers, procurement, engineering, operations, and customer-facing groups. The Supply Chain Planning Specialist will support demand and supply planning, supplier coordination, material availability, risk mitigation, and cross-functional communication between teams in the U.S., Japan, and other global regions. This is a high-visibility role where strong analytical skills, cultural fluency, and business communication will directly support operational performance and customer success. This organization offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, long-term stability, and the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives within the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industry. The position offers a hybrid schedule, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, commuter benefits, and the ability to build strong international business relationships. Key Responsibilities Monitor supplier performance related to quality, delivery, capacity, lead times, responsiveness, and overall supply continuity. Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, planning, operations, engineering, quality, and customer-facing teams to ensure uninterrupted material supply. Analyze supply chain risks and develop mitigation, recovery, and contingency plans to support customer requirements and business objectives. Serve as a key communication bridge between U.S. and Japan organizations, helping align technical, operational, and business priorities. Support supplier audits, business reviews, performance evaluations, supplier qualification, sourcing, and capacity expansion initiatives. Drive corrective actions, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement efforts related to quality, delivery, manufacturing processes, and lead-time performance. Compensation and Benefits Direct hire opportunity. Salary range: $96,700 to $110,800 per year. Hybrid schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Semiannual bonuses. DRA/profit sharing. Commuter transportation benefits. Background check required. Travel is expected to be limited. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: The pay transparency policy is available here: For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne Technical is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AppleOne Technical participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr