Lead Demand Planner

About GlobalFoundries 

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com. 
 

Summary of Role:  

The Demand Planner role will play a critical part in the advancement of a our Forecasting and Demand Planning process at GlobalFoundries. This role will also serve as the central owner of reporting infrastructure and support the demand planning organization by driving consolidated reporting and executive-level demand insights. We have very exciting goals for the next several years and this position will be critical to driving our results. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Generate, validate, and adjust statistical models by independently running best-fit forecasting algorithms and comparing accuracy with statistical plans 

• Partner with Business Units to align on the consensus demand plan by reviewing risks and opportunities and building trusted customer relationships to solicit strategic business insights 

• Maintain and modify demand driver inputs based on information from business unit teams 

• Analyze accuracy of demand driver inputs and provide recommendations based on historical data/ demand trends 

• Interface with business units to resolve demand gaps/ imbalances and shape demand 

• Responsible for accuracy of demand forecasting models and inputs. 

• Own consolidated demand reporting across business units, ensuring accurate, timely and standardized visibility into forecast performance, demand changes, and key business trends. 

• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear insights into forecast accuracy, demand shifts, risks, opportunities, and business performance. 

• Consolidate inputs, assumptions, and key demand stories from business unit planners into cohesive, executive-level summaries and presentations 

• Build recurring executive reporting packages for demand reviews, business updates, leadership forums, and strategic planning discussions 

• Analyze demand trends, cycle-over-cycle changes, forecast variability, and performance metrics to identify actionable insights and root causes 

• Drive reporting automation and process improvements to reduce manual consolidation efforts and improve reporting efficiency 

• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across reporting outputs, planning tools, and consolidated demand views 

• Create visual presentations and executive-level materials that effectively communicate demand outlooks, business shifts, and key planning assumptions 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Education – Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field 

• Experience – 5 years minimum experience in: Knowledge of, and experience with forecasting, demand planning, PowerBI, and data analysis 

• Strong business acumen and end market knowledge 

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders 

• Demonstrated ability to identify and translate business process gaps into analytical solutions 

• Strong analytical and modeling skills with hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Logility, etc.) 

• Strong and deep knowledge and experience with MS Excel and PowerBI 

• Skills:  Hands-on experience with forecasting and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Logility);  experience in an ERP environment (i.e. SAP or Oracle) is preferred 

• Language: Fluent in English 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical capabilities with demonstrated proficiency in modeling and forecasting 

• Strong organizational skills with ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously 

• Ability to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with Planning, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain stakeholders 

• Ability to strategically identify and validate semiconductor industry trends and demand drivers 

• Executive presence and comfortable presenting and working with senior leadership 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Execution oriented – thrive under pressure with a demonstrated ability to get things done 

• Strong attention to detail – ability to accurately manage, update, maintain large datasets.