Functional Architect

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay ahead of what’s possible.

The Functional Architect for Order Promiser (OP) and Enterprise Supply Planner (ESP) is a critical leadership role within Central Planning, responsible for shaping and advancing ADI’s next-generation supply chain planning capabilities. This role partners across Planning, Manufacturing, IT, and Commercial teams to transform current-state processes into scalable, data‑driven future-state solutions. You will lead the functional design and implementation of advanced planning systems, ensuring alignment between business strategy and system capabilities while driving measurable improvements in service, inventory, and operational efficiency.

This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of business transformation and system innovation, with direct influence on enterprise‑wide planning outcomes.

• Lead enterprise initiatives to improve key supply chain KPIs, including:
  • On‑Time Delivery (CRD/FCD)
  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Capacity Utilization
• Drive standardization and scalability of planning processes across business units and regions.

• Serve as the functional architect for advanced planning capabilities, including:
  • Order Promiser (OP)
  • Enterprise Supply Planner (ESP)
  • Factory Planning, Order‑to‑Cash, and VMI/VMR processes
• Own the end‑to‑end functional design, ensuring alignment across planning layers and execution systems.

• Define and document complex planning logic, including:
  • Prioritization and allocation strategies
  • Pegging hierarchies and rules
  • Capacity modeling across front‑end and back‑end
  • Wafer start and release strategies
• Translate business requirements into scalable system configurations and design specifications.

• Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration across:
  • SAP S/4
  • MES
  • Planning platforms (e.g., Blue Yonder)
• Ensure strong alignment between planning outputs and execution realities.

• Lead end‑to‑end change management, including:
  • Deployment strategy
  • Stakeholder alignment
  • Training and adoption
  • Post‑implementation performance tracking
• Drive sustained behavioral and process change across global teams.

• Define and implement reporting frameworks to monitor planning effectiveness.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify gaps and continuously improve system performance and decision‑making.

• Mentor and develop supply chain analysts and functional leads.
• Build organizational capability in advanced planning systems and supply chain analytics.

• Lead functional validation, design reviews, and testing oversight to ensure solution integrity and performance.
• Establish governance around planning logic, data quality, and process adherence.

• Deep expertise in semiconductor supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Proven track record leading large‑scale planning system transformations.
• Strong experience defining end‑to‑end planning processes and functional specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable improvements in supply chain performance.

• Strong understanding of planning system architecture and integration with execution systems.
• Hands‑on experience with advanced planning platforms, preferably:
  Blue Yonder (ESP, OP, FP, DP, IO) or equivalent.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into system design and technical specifications.

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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