Senior / Staff Specialist Supply Chain Planning

The Senior / Staff Specialist Supply Chain Planning is responsible for driving end-to-end demand and supply alignment to ensure capacity and material readiness in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. The role manages capacity planning and bottleneck analysis, optimizes inventory and CapEx requirements, Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Be responsible for Demand and Supply Alignment : Act as the  key interface  to PSS business divisions and operations teams to align  demand forecasts  with production capabilities and secure  the  necessary capacity. Capacity Analysis & Planning:  Conduct regular bottleneck analysis  and monitor  capacity loading  across short-, mid- and  long-term planning horizons. This includes ensuring  that back -end bottlenecks are  utilised to full capacity . Material Planning:  Ensure material availability while  optimising inventory  levels through effective management of scrap, excess stock, and approved risk buys  in line  with demand requirements. All  material purchase  decisions must be reviewed and approved by the  relevant stakeholders . I nvestment Optimization : Drive capital expenditure (CapEx) optimization by challenging and justifying equipment investment  requests to  meet demand and forecast requirements. Collaboration & Coordination : Work closely with supply  chain planning , Operations Planning & Controlling (OPC), and  external subcontractors  (OSATs) to resolve capacity limitations or  supply roadblocks. Act as  the interface to central planning functions . Interface with  relevant expert teams to resolve planning system issues . Coordinate escalations and  involve higher  levels of  management  where necessary.  Prepare regular management updates  and guide management through them. D ata and Process Improvement :  Utilise  data analytics tools ( like Tableau ) and ERP systems (like SAP or Oracle) to generate reports, identify gaps, and lead projects to improve internal planning  processes and  tools. Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as  Industrial Engineering,  Chemical Engineering, Material Science,  Electronics Engineering , or Supply Chain Management. Experience: Typically , 3-5 or more years of experience in  the semiconductor  industry, manufacturing, or supply chain management. Technical Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving,  and presentation  skills are essential. Experience with ERP tools,  capacity modeling , and data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau) is preferred. Soft Skills:  Strong interpersonal and communication skills,  the ability  to work cross-functionally in an international environment,  and a  self-driven, proactive work ethic. #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.  Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon. Carol Lee