Master Planner

Location: 100% Onsite, Fremont CA
Work Schedule: M-F 8 am - 6 pm
Compensation: $120k-$160k

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Master Planner to drive end-to-end planning activities within a fast-paced semiconductor environment. This role is responsible for aligning demand, supply, and capacity across a complex global network, with a strong focus on collaboration with international manufacturing sites in Malaysia and Korea.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in semiconductor supply chains, strong systems knowledge, and the ability to scale planning processes in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the master production planning (MPP) process 

• Develop and maintain long-range capacity plans, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and business objectives 

• Collaborate closely with demand planning, procurement, operations teams and executive management to balance supply and demand 

• Partner with global sites (Malaysia and Korea) to optimize production schedules, inventory levels, and cycle times 

• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes 

• Analyze constraints (capacity, materials, tooling) and recommend mitigation strategies 

• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and data accuracy 

• Support new product introductions (NPI) and ramp planning 

• Monitor key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and cycle time 

• Provide scenario modeling and what-if analysis to support executive decision-making 

 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred) 

• 5–10+ years of experience in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing planning 

• Strong understanding of semiconductor processes (R&D, assembly, test and manufacturing) 

• Experience in global supply chain environments with offshore manufacturing 

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools 

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills 

Highly Preferred

• Experience working with teams in Malaysia and Korea 

• Knowledge of capacity planning, constraint management, and demand-supply balancing 

• Familiarity with APS tools (e.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder) 

• APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) 

• Experience in scaling operations or high-growth environments 

At Premier Talent Partners, we are a people-centered recruitment firm with a strong focus on skills-based hiring. We specialize in placing individuals in roles ranging from entry-level to VP level across various fields, including Customer Success, Sales & Marketing, Finance & Accounting, Administrative, HR, Operations, and Technology. Our expertise spans contract/temporary, temporary-to-permanent, permanent, and employer-of-record services, and we are committed to equitable & inclusive hiring practices on a national scale.

Compensation Range:

Benefits: Eligible employees may have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored programs, subject to eligibility requirements. (If this is a contract role: This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits unless otherwise required by law.)

If you have an interest in exploring other positions similar to this one, please note that compensation ranges and benefits offerings may vary by role and assignment.

We do consider applications from qualified candidates with prior arrests and conviction records, in accordance with applicable regulations.

Work authorization: At this time, we are unable to offer employment sponsorship.