Nvidia Manager Production Planning 

United States, California 

983081252

What you'll be doing:

• Lead CM production planning across NALA manufacturing partners, bridging factory operations with global supply/ demand planning, logistics, and other functional teams.

• Support in resolving supply constraints, production delays, or material shortages; collaborate with CM, factory operations, engineering, and others on recovery plans with clear communication.

• Lead risk assessment reviews to anticipate capacity, material, and quality challenges, aligning with cross-functional teams to evaluate trade-offs and protect critical delivery schedules.

• Actively collaborate with global peers in APAC, EMEA, and US to align production plans, drive consignment dependencies, and standardize guidelines across manufacturing sites and product lines.

• Lead and support a team of planners, offering guidance, support, and feedback to enhance technical expertise, business insight, and collaboration across functions.

• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous learning, and problem-solving within the planning team—balancing long-term skill development with day-to-day operational excellence.

• Take an active role in in-depth planning activities, demonstrating a hands-on leadership approach and aiding the team in addressing intricate issues.

• Drive process and system improvement initiatives, report automation, and analytics enablement to support data-driven decision-making and global scalability.

• Collaborate with IT and operations to improve planning tools and system workflows (SAP, S4/HANA, Power BI) that streamline CM visibility and decision-making.

What we need to see:

• BS/BA in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience); MBA preferred.

• 8+ overall years experience in supply chain, manufacturing, or production planning in contract manufacturing.

• Overseeing, supervising, or guiding a team of planners or individual contributors for at least 3 years, showcasing a track record of enhancing individual and team skills.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to both strategically manage and implement tasks tactically in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment.

• Outstanding communication, organizational, and situational skills; excels navigating and working in ambiguity and driving clarity across global teams.

• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP / APO / S4 HANA) with deep understanding of MRP, inventory management, and capacity/factory scheduling concepts.

• Track record of owning responsibility for process improvement and inspiring changes across functions to achieve results.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

• Direct experience managing CM operations for complex, system-level manufacturing (e.g., data center, networking, server, or other complex builds).

• APICS / CPIM certification and application of supply chain planning frameworks in real-world execution.

• Demonstrated success implementing digital planning tools, analytics dashboards, or automation initiatives.

• Strong ability to adjust and a proactive approach to tackling intricate planning responsibilities when required.

• Passion for people development, building strong teams, and encouraging collaboration across diverse time zones and cultures.