Production Planner

The Sr. Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for day-to-day supply planning execution within the SIP Business Unit. This role supports wafer start planning, WIP tracking, pre-triangulation meeting preparation, and cross-functional coordination with PLMs, foundry operations, and OSAT partners. The position works under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Planning and Revenue Management and is expected to operate with a high degree of accuracy and ownership in a fast-paced semiconductor supply chain environment. This person can sit remotely anywhere in US but must be willing to work off PST/MST time zones. Offers comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, sick time and 401(K). Pay: $28- $32/hour. 3 month contract with possible extensions. Wafer Start Planning and Reporting (35%):• Prepare and distribute weekly wafer start reports (SIP WW report) to planning manager and relevant stakeholders• Coordinate wafer starts across Tower Semiconductor FAB2 and FAB3 in alignment with consensus demand and allocation constraints• Track and maintain WIP material lists by product and lot• Flag material shortages, capacity constraints, or schedule interruptions to planning manager in a timely manner• Support wafer start approval workflows with accurate demand and allocation dataPre-Triangulation and Forecast Coordination (25%):• Facilitate pre-triangulation meetings with regional sales teams (Asia, Japan, Korea, ROA) ahead of the weekly triangulation cycle• Pull and review turns-remaining data and delta reports from the triangulation tool to surface demand risk and recovery opportunities• Prepare meeting materials and document action items• Communicate supply constraints and planning assumptions clearly to sales and PLM stakeholders• Escalate discrepancies between backlog, sales forecast, and consensus demand to planning managerInventory Management (20%):• Monitor finished goods and WIP inventory levels by part number against demand and days-of-inventory (DOI) targets• Identify excess, aged, or at-risk inventory and escalate disposition recommendations to planning manager• Support safety stock reviews by product family and flag attainment gaps• Coordinate with OSAT partners (probe, assembly, test) to track WIP lot status and ensure material is moving through the supply chain on schedule• Assist with hold lot tracking and NCMR disposition as directed• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP ECC/SCM and flag discrepancies for resolutionData Maintenance and Reporting (20%):• Maintain accurate planning data in SAP ECC/SCM including material master, backlog, and supply plan records• Support backlog analysis and snapshot comparisons as directed• Run standard planning reports and distribute to stakeholders on schedule• Assist with ad hoc data pulls and supply plan updates as requested by planning managerRequired Skills & Experience- 3-5 years of experience in production planning (or mix with supply chain) in a manufacturing environment- Professional working experience with SAP ECC and SAP SCM- Experience with inventory management in SAP (including T codes knowledge)- Strong Excel skills- Ability to manage multiple priorities- Comfortable working independently in remote environment with minimal supervisionNice to Have Skills & Experience+ Experience working with external manufacturing partners (foundry, OSAT)+ CPIM or CSCP certification+ Familiarity with SAC or equivalent planning tools+ Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing concepts (wafer starts, probe, OSAT)