Strategic and NPI Demand Planner (m/f/d)

Strategic and NPI Demand Planner (m/f/d)

Advantest – We enable tomorrow's technology. IoT, 5G and Artificial Intelligence. Unthinkable without us. More than half of all the microchips produced worldwide first pass through our hands. As the global market leader of automated test systems in the semiconductor industry we help the world to realize the digital transformation, enable our customers to shape the future and offer you the exciting jobs intended for pioneers.

Are you seeking answers and opportunities for your future? At our site in Böblingen you will find both strategic and NPI roles to join us.

Your Responsibilities

As part of the worldwide SoC Test Supply Chain Division, you are responsible for understanding short and mid-term customer demands for the V93K product portfolio in order to drive the right product mix in our supply chain.

You play a key role in developing and evaluating alternative demand and supply scenarios, including risk assessment, influencing factors, uncertainties, upstream/downstream dependencies, supply chain implications and NPI/E&O risks while maintaining a high service level of delivery performance throughout the semiconductor business cycle.

You analyze, understand and monitor drivers for products demand based on customer and/or application specific requirements.

You will drive in collaboration with Marketing, Engineering, R&D, Procurement and Service & Support the generation, communication and execution of a New Product manufacturing.

You will lead and coordinate cross functional teams through ramp scenarios and implementation.

You are achieving this by adapting industry leading planning concepts and strong cross functional collaboration with key business unit partners.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree or University Degree or a relevant professional qualification
• Knowledge and experience in advanced demand planning processes and methodologies
• Understanding of supply chain flow with all parties involved (internal & external)
• Superior communication and coordination skills (cross-functional, cross-cultural) across hierarchy levels
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritize multiple tasks in an international context
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex issues on an international scale with attention to detail and a results-driven mindset
• Fluent in English and German (verbal & written)

Our offer

• Flexibility
  • Flexible and trust-based working hours, 30 vacation days + option for additional vacation days, mobile working, individual part-time models and programs for extended periods of absence
• Benefits
  • Attractive salary, share in Advantest´s success through our exceptionally appealing bonus program as well as numerous subsidies, discounts and offerings (e.g., bike leasing)
• Development
  • Structured onboarding programs and mentoring, development discussions, technical and soft skill trainings, language courses and knowledge sessions
• Fitness
  • Ergonomic working environment, sports and fitness options and events (e.g., Global Challenge) as well as health days
• Security
  • Attractive company pension scheme, comprehensive insurance coverage and support in emergency situations