Business Planner (Supply Chain)

TL;DR

Business Planner (Supply Chain): Orchestrating material availability and balancing inventory for global factories and customers with an accent on demand and supply gap closure and inventory risk assessment. Focus on optimizing planning parameters, implementing S&OP processes, and managing complex supply chain puzzles using SAP.

Location: Wilton, CT, US. Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology under US Export Administration Regulations.

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer providing critical lithography systems for the global chip industry.

What you will do

• Set material plans for external suppliers and internal factories to ensure seamless delivery and material availability.
• Create Demand & Supply (D&S) overviews for a 0-24 month horizon and drive gap closure actions.
• Manage inventory levels and buffer strategies to reduce the risk of excess and obsolescence (E&O).
• Optimize planning parameters and implement best planning policies, such as manual planning versus MRP.
• Collaborate with demand planning, product lifecycle management, and production planning to align on supply plans.
• Drive decision-making on investment scenarios for capacity increases over a 1-3 year horizon.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning or managing demand supply processes.
• Experience with S&OP as well as Master Production Schedule (MPS) or Production Planning.
• Relevant experience with SAP software solutions.
• Legal authorization to access controlled technology as defined in the United States Export Administration Regulations.
• Professional communication proficiency in English, both verbal and written.

Culture & Benefits

• Creative, dynamic work environment emphasizing collaboration and diverse points of view.
• High level of flexibility and trust in how tasks are tackled and problems solved.
• Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.
• Provision of reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.