Section Head, NPI Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and maintain detailed production and lot schedules to support NPI and mass production activities.
• Coordinate NPI builds including ES, Qualification, Ramp-Up, and SOD to ensure readiness and on-time execution.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure material, capacity, and technical readiness.
• Monitor production status, WIP, output, and cycle time to ensure delivery commitments are achieved.
• Track NPI milestones and drive timely closure of action items to meet project timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to material shortages, capacity constraints, production delays, and schedule changes.
• Prepare and communicate production schedules, build plans, project updates, and delivery commitments to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Maintain accurate planning data, BOMs, work instructions, and related documentation within ERP/MES systems.
• Support product ramp-up activities and transition from NPI to mass production.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning efficiency, communication, and operational performance.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in semiconductor planning, NPI planning, production planning, or manufacturing planning.
• Good understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, production workflows, and documentation control.
• Experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, and delivery management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, MES systems, or other planning tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting NPI, qualification builds, and product ramp-up activities is highly preferred.