IBP - Integrated Business Partner

Job Description

The Senior Integrated Business Planner (IBP) is responsible for leading the end‑to‑end Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This role ensures alignment between demand, supply, product roadmap, and financial objectives while managing complexity across foundries, OSAT partners, and rapidly evolving end markets.

The ideal candidate is strategic with strong analytical capability, executive presence, and hands‑on experience managing long‑lead semiconductor supply chains with volatile demand and frequent product transitions.

Integrated Business Planning Leadership -Own and continuously improve the monthly IBP / Executive S&OP process, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Operations, Finance, and Engineering. -Translate top‑down financial targets into executable demand and supply plans. -Prepare and lead executive‑level IBP reviews, including scenario analysis and risk mitigation plans.

Demand & Supply Alignment -Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive a consensus demand plan across all product lines, customers, and channels. -Balance constrained supply against demand priorities, optimizing revenue, margin, and customer commitments. -Lead gap‑to‑plan analysis and drive corrective actions.

Semiconductor-Specific Supply Planning -Coordinate wafer capacity planning with foundry partners, including long‑range capacity reservations and short‑term allocation management. -Manage assembly, test, and packaging (OSAT) capacity planning and constraints. -Incorporate yield learning, cycle times, die bank strategy, and qualification timelines into supply plans.

Scenario & Risk Management -Develop and maintain multiple demand/supply scenarios (upside, downside, constrained, and disruption cases). -Assess and communicate risks related to capacity, lead times, geopolitical factors, and supply continuity. -Drive mitigation strategies such as alternate sourcing, buffer strategies, or customer prioritization.

Product Lifecycle & NPI Integration -Integrate New Product Introductions (NPI), ramps, transitions, and end‑of‑life (EOL) strategies into the IBP process. Align roadmap assumptions with operational readiness and financial expectations. -Ensure smooth flows across legacy and next‑generation products.

Financial & Performance Management -Partner closely with Finance to align revenue, margin, inventory, and cost plans. -Drive inventory optimization while supporting service level and revenue commitments. -Track and report key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, backlog, capacity utilization, inventory turns, and revenue attainment.

Systems, Analytics & Process Improvement -Leverage planning systems (e.g., APO, Kinaxis, Anaplan, o9, or similar) and advanced analytics to improve planning quality. -Standardize planning assumptions, data governance, and decision frameworks. Mentor team members and influence cross‑functional partners without direct authority.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

8–12+ years of experience in supply chain planning, IBP/S&OP, or operations within the semiconductor industry.

Direct experience in a fabless semiconductor business model.

Practical knowledge of foundry and OSAT ecosystems, long lead times, and capacity commitments. Proven ability to lead executive processes and influence senior partners.

Advanced analytical skills and comfort working with ambiguity and conflicting priorities.

Experience supporting high‑mix, fast‑evolving product portfolios.

Background in both planning and finance (P&L, margin, inventory).

Exposure to global supply chains and multi‑region demand.

Change leadership experience in implementing or maturing IBP processes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].