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Job Title:Supply Chain Planning Manager – Semiconductor Assembly & Test Location:Tata Electronics, AssamRole Overview:Tata Electronics is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager for its Semiconductor Assembly and Test (SAT) plant in Assam. The role involves collaborating with business teams to convert fluctuating demand forecasts into precise production schedules, optimizing material flow, and addressing the unique challenges of managing the semiconductor supply chain, including long lead times, changing specifications, and inventory management complexities.Key Responsibilities: Liaise with business teams(sales, product development, marketing) to understand expected demand for semiconductor products, translating this into actionable production plans. Convert demand forecastsinto detailed production schedules, managing challenges such as frequent changes in product specifications, market volatility, and long lead times typical of semiconductor materials. Optimize material flowby ensuring critical semiconductor components are available while managing constraints such as limited supplier capacity and raw material shortages. Address and managesupply chain disruptions , including fluctuations in raw material prices, lead time uncertainties, and geopolitical risks impacting semiconductor manufacturing. Adapt production plansto meet shifting market demands and resolve bottlenecks, with contingency strategies in place for unexpected challenges. Bottle necks and disruptions happening due to newly formed teams, equipment disruptions and demand fluctuations happening at overall ecosystem level Manage inventory levelsof high-precision semiconductor components, minimizing the risks of stockouts or overstocking. Communicate andalign production plansacross multiple stakeholders (vendors, procurement teams, upper management), ensuring synchronization with business objectives and evolving demand signals.Key Skills & Abilities: Extensive experience indemand planningandproduction schedulingwithin semiconductor manufacturing or similar high-tech industries. Proven ability totranslate demand datafrom business teams into actionable production plans, overcoming challenges like specification changes and fluctuating market conditions. Strong expertise in working withcross-functional teamsto align business objectives with production capabilities, especially in managing uncertainty in demand forecasting and market changes. In-depth knowledge ofinventory managementin semiconductor environments, handling low-volume, high-value components. Familiarity with thecomplex natureof semiconductor assembly and testing processes, where small changes in demand can impact the entire production schedule. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure smooth translation of demand into production outcomes.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, with significant exposure tosemiconductor manufacturingor related industries. Proven ability to handle complex supply chain challenges , including demand forecasting, production scheduling, and material flow within semiconductor assembly and test environments.This role at Tata Electronics offers an exciting opportunity to manage and optimize a sophisticated supply chain within a cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing facility, overcoming unique challenges and driving operational excellence.