Principal Analyst, Supply Chain Planning

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal Analyst, Supply Chain Planning to lead production planning, customer engagement, and end-to-end supply chain execution across a global semiconductor manufacturing network. This role is responsible for driving supply-demand alignment, securing revenue commitments, and orchestrating cross-functional execution to achieve business, operational, and customer targets.
The successful candidate will serve as a key interface between customers, manufacturing, procurement, material planning, demand planning, and business teams, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize supply chain performance and maximize enterprise revenue.

About GF

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power efficient and high-performance solutions for high growth markets. With global manufacturing operations across the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 

Introduction:  

We are seeking a Principal Analyst, Supply Chain Planning to lead production planning, customer engagement, and end-to-end supply chain execution across our global semiconductor manufacturing network. You will drive supply-demand alignment, secure revenue commitments, and coordinate cross-functional execution across manufacturing, procurement, material planning, and sales. This role uses data-driven insight and automation to improve planning effectiveness and maximize revenue attainment.

Responsibilities:  

1. Production Planning & Supply Management

• Develop and execute manufacturing start plans to support revenue, delivery, and inventory objectives.
• Balance customer demand, fab capacity, material readiness, and cycle-time constraints to optimize production output.
• Drive weekly, monthly, and quarterly planning reviews to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and business objectives.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks, capacity bottlenecks, and execution gaps across multiple technology nodes and manufacturing sites.
• Monitor key planning KPIs including order commit, starts, shipments, backlog, cycle time, OTD and capacity utilization.

2. Customer Engagement & Revenue Delivery

• Partner with strategic and high-impact customers to secure demand commitments and drive revenue attainment.
• Lead supply planning discussions, including demand reviews, shipment recovery plans, allocation management, and upside opportunities.
• Translate customer requirements into executable production plans while balancing operational constraints.
• Drive cross-functional actions to maximize quarterly revenue performance and customer satisfaction.

3. Cross-Functional Supply Chain Leadership

• Coordinate end-to-end supply chain execution across: Manufacturing Operations, Material Planning, Procurement, Demand Planning, Business Units, Sales & Customer Teams, Logistics & Operations
• Lead issue resolution and escalation management to ensure timely execution of critical business priorities.
• Drive alignment on supply commitments, material readiness, capacity allocation, and shipment execution plans.
• Facilitate decision-making through structured analytics and executive-level communication.

4. Digital Transformation & Automation

• Identify opportunities to automate planning processes, reporting, and analytics workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, Data Engineering, and Digital Transformation teams to deploy automation solutions.
• Leverage advanced analytics, Power BI, Python, AI tools, and digital technologies to improve planning effectiveness.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the planning organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Analytics
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, including hands-on production planning or supply-demand balancing.
• Strong data capability is essential — advanced Excel, Power BI dashboarding, and the ability to analyze large datasets into decision-ready recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and communicate clearly with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Semiconductor or wafer fab experience, with familiarity in cycle times, WIP management, and multi-site manufacturing networks.
• Prior exposure to execution planning or order commit processes, plus Python or automation skills applied to planning workflows.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification or a Master's degree is a plus.

GlobalFoundries is an equal opportunity employer, cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe having a multicultural workplace enhances productivity, efficiency and innovation whilst our employees feel truly respected, valued and heard. 

As an affirmative employer, all qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, marital status, citizenship, race, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and medical and/or physical abilities. 

All offers of employment with GlobalFoundries are conditioned upon the successful completion of background checks, medical screenings as applicable and subject to the respective local laws and regulations.  

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