Manager Demand & Starts Planning (f/m/d)
Job Description
The Manager Demand & Starts Planning is responsible for leading the Front-End Planning team with a focus on Demand Planning, Wafer Starts Planning, and Integrated Die Planning. This role ensures that customer demand is translated into a robust production and wafer start plan and serves as a key interface between Business Units, Supply Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, and Executive Management. The position plays a critical role in supporting the successful implementation of the ONE Renesas transformation and the future scalability of the Planning organization.
Reporting Line
• Reports to Director Production Planning
• Location: Dresden, Germany
• Leads a global team located in Germany and the United States
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning
• Own and manage the end-to-end Demand Planning process across multiple Business Divisions.
• Consolidate customer demand, forecasts, and business requirements.
• Ensure high-quality demand signals across the supply chain.
• Lead demand review meetings with Business Units and Sales organizations.
• Identify demand-related risks and escalate capacity constraints proactively.
Wafer Starts Planning
• Own Wafer Starts Planning across internal and external foundries.
• Translate demand and supply signals into executable wafer start plans.
• Ensure the optimal balance between service level, inventory, and capacity utilization.
• Own and maintain the Integrated Die Plan.
• Conduct scenario analyses to address demand, capacity, and supply changes.
Team Leadership
• Build, develop, and lead a global Demand & Starts Planning team.
• Coach and support employee development and career growth.
• Define roles, responsibilities, and planning standards.
• Foster a high-performance and collaborative team culture.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate closely with: Business Units, Operations Planning, OSAT Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales & Marketing
• Lead regular demand and supply review processes.
• Manage critical escalations and drive resolution plans.
Processes & Systems
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes within the ONE Renesas framework.
• Leverage and optimize Kinaxis RapidResponse and other planning tools.
• Promote process standardization, automation, and digitalization.
• Define and maintain relevant KPIs and management dashboards.
Requirements
Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level