Senior Supply Chain Manager (Planning)

Senior Supply Chain Planning ManagerMicrochip Technology Incorporated is a leading supplier of field-programmable embedded control solutions by delivering a broad spectrum of innovative microcontrollers, analog, mixed-signal and security products, wired and wireless connectivity products, related non-volatile memory products and Flash-IP solutions.What will you do in this positionThe Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager provides strategic leadership for planning and supply chain operations across a network of manufacturing facilities and contract manufacturing partners. This role is responsible for driving the execution of global demand, supply, inventory, capacity and SIOP processes to ensure alignment between customer demand, operational capabilities and business objectives.The position serves as the primary planning leader for the FTS Business Unit, providing end-to-end planning leadership across multiple manufacturing sites and global supply chain partners. In addition, the role acts as a key business partner to Operations, Business Units, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Finance and executive leadership.The successful candidate will focus on developing scalable planning processes, optimising inventory investment, improving customer delivery performance, building organisational capability and driving continuous improvement across the global planning function.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesOrganisational Leadership· Lead and develop Planning Managers and Supply Chain leaders across multiple domestic and international locations.· Establish organisational objectives, succession plans and talent development strategies for the planning organisation.· Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.· Coach, mentor and develop planning leaders and their teams.· Drive organisational alignment and consistency in planning practices across all sites.Strategic Supply Chain Planning· Define and implement planning strategies that support business growth, profitability and customer commitments.· Own end-to-end planning governance across demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, capacity planning and master scheduling.· Ensure consistent planning methodologies and best practices are deployed across all manufacturing locations.· Serve as the primary planning leader for the FTS Business Unit, driving demand and supply alignment, inventory optimisation, capacity planning, SIOP execution and operational performance across multiple manufacturing sites and global supply chain partners.SIOP Leadership· Lead regional and global Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) processes.· Facilitate executive SIOP reviews and drive decision-making around demand, supply, inventory and capacity trade-offs.· Ensure alignment of forecasts, manufacturing plans, inventory strategies and financial objectives.· Contribute to the development of Systems Operations Group metrics, KPI frameworks and executive dashboards to support data-driven decision-making across the organisation.Inventory and Delivery Performance· Establish inventory policies and stocking strategies that balance customer service with working capital objectives.· Drive programmes focused on excess and obsolete inventory reduction.· Lead initiatives to improve customer delivery performance and reduce supply chain lead times.· Ensure inventory investment remains aligned with business objectives and corporate targets.Manufacturing and Capacity Planning· Partner with manufacturing leadership to ensure capacity plans support near-term and long-term business requirements.· Lead planning activities supporting major product ramps, new product introductions, product transitions and manufacturing transfers.· Ensure effective planning integration across internal manufacturing sites, external manufacturing partners and contract manufacturers.· Participate in customer escalation activities and support critical supply recovery actions when required.· Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation relating to capacity, material availability and customer commitments.Systems and Process Improvement· Champion planning system improvements and transformation initiatives.· Drive optimisation of ERP, MRP, forecasting and planning tools.· Ensure planning master data is accurate, current, and appropriately governed.· Ensure planners understand how system parameters affect MRP outputs, inventory, capacity, schedules, and customer commitments.· Sponsor Lean and continuous improvement programmes focused on planning effectiveness and operational performance.· Promote data integrity and system discipline across the planning organisation.Cross-Functional Leadership· Partner with Business Units, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Finance to support strategic business objectives.· Lead through influence where direct organizational authority does not exist.· Escalate issues based on business impact while bringing fact-based analysis, options, and recommended actions.· Participate in customer and executive reviews as required.· Serve as the senior planning representative within the FTS operations leadership team.· Support the development and execution of broader Systems Operations Group strategies and improvement initiatives.· Influence business decisions through effective analysis of demand, supply, inventory and operational performance data.Requirements/Qualifications:Qualifications and ExperienceEducation· Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.· Master's Degree preferred.Experience· Minimum 8 years of progressive supply chain, planning and inventory management experience within a complex manufacturing environment.· Minimum 3 years of leadership experience managing managers and multi-site planning organisations.· Demonstrated experience leading international teams and supporting global manufacturing operations.· Proven track record of leading SIOP, inventory optimisation and supply chain transformation initiatives.· Strong experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or equivalent enterprise planning platforms.· Experience managing planning activities across multiple manufacturing locations and external manufacturing partners.Preferred Qualifications· APICS CPIM, CSCP or equivalent professional certification.· Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification.· Experience within semiconductor, electronics or other high-technology manufacturing environments.U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).This position is not eligible for Microchip immigration sponsorship.Travel Time:0% - 25%Physical Attributes:Hearing, Other, Seeing, Supervises Others, Works Alone, Works Around OthersPhysical Requirements:80% sitting, 20% standing. 100% inside.Pay Range:We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:Benefits of working at MicrochipThe annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $89,000 - $206,000.**Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.