Cisco Sr Capacity Planning Lead 

United States, California, Carlsbad 

829358892

As a key member of the Silicon Manufacturing Operations (SMO) team, you will manage supplier relationships, forecasts, supply plans, and influence capacity decisions across the supply chain. This role requires collaboration with Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Hardware Planning, Quality, Test Engineering, Product Operations, and Supplier Management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement silicon capacity planning strategies to ensure alignment with production schedules and demand forecasts.
• Build, manage, and communicate long range supplier forecasts, consume commits, and generate constrained supply plans.
• Collaborate with product demand and supply planners to gather inputs, validate parameters, and load leveling strategies.
• Partner with hardware planning teams to identify constraints and implement strategic plans to eliminate bottlenecks and deliver to customer requirements.
• Identify potential risks in supply and develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• Generate regular reports on silicon capacity, usage, and inventory levels for executive management and partners.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the capacity planning processes and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and sustain relationships with suppliers in support of capacity negotiations and timely delivery of data and product.

• 6+ years of experience in capacity planning, supply chain management, or a related field within the semiconductor or technology industry.
• Experience with silicon manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience with data analysis and forecasting techniques. Experience with capacity planning software and tools.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present data and strategies to senior management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in planning and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced planning tools.
• Knowledge of semiconductor industry trends and challenges.
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

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