Senior Demand Planner

Demand Planning Lead — People Manager Track

Hybrid

A global leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology is building out a brand-new team presence in Arizona and looking for a Demand Planning Lead to be the founding member of that site. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape team culture locally while working closely with established teams in California and Michigan.

• Own end-to-end spares demand planning for assigned product lines — balancing installed base trends, failure behavior, and business priorities
• Translate business objectives into demand plans that drive inventory, replenishment, and repair strategy
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Product Support, Engineering, and internal Purchasing to resolve demand-supply gaps
• Support a growing international customer base, including regular coordination with teams in Singapore
• Present demand insights and risk to senior leadership on a monthly cadence
• Grow into people leadership within 3–6 months
  , managing a small distributed team

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role
• Experience — formal or informal — leading, mentoring, or coordinating others (direct reports not required, but some leadership signal is)
• Comfort with ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced Excel skills required; working familiarity with SQL, Python, and BI/dashboard tools (e.g., PowerBI) a strong plus
• Strong written and verbal communication, including executive-level presentations

• Experience in aftermarket, after-sales, or semiconductor equipment environments
• Background in production planning, BOM management, or excess inventory strategy