Global Planning Director

OverviewFormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM) is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here.ShiftThe regular hours for this position are day shift.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a strategic and visionary Global Planning Director to join our Global Supply Chain team. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Global Supply Chain, this role will lead the development and execution of global planning strategies, drive operational excellence, and foster a customer-centric culture across a multi-site network. The ideal candidate will bring deep planning expertise in supply chain planning, delivery assurance, and digital transformation.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a high-performing global planning team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and accountability.Collaborate cross-functionally to drive company-wide initiatives, build organizational capability, and support FormFactor's growth and operational goals.Act as the primary interface between customer operations and business unit leaders, manufacturing, and quality.Translate customer needs into actionable supply chain strategies.Drive customer satisfaction by ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services, on time and in full, consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.Champion customer-centric initiatives and continuous improvement.Partner with manufacturing to resolve constraints, material shortages, and production imbalances.Align planning processes with factory capabilities, drive order commit accuracy, and ensure clear communication of build priorities.Act as a bridge between production execution and Sales Ops, and business unit expectations.Enhance supply chain agility through advanced planning systems, real-time analytics, and lean methodologies.Drive initiatives to reduce lead times, improve on-time delivery performance, and optimize inventory levels.Apply supply chain capabilities with evolving business requirements.Lead standardization of planning processes, tools, and KPIs across multiple sites and regions.Support implementation and optimization of digital tools to build a resilient, responsive supply chain.Leverage data analytics, AI, and IoT to enhance predictive capabilities and proactive decision-making.SkillsCommunicationCustomer SatisfactionLeadershipStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainSupply Chain Management (SCM)Education & ExperienceMinimum of 12+ years of relevant experience in leadership roles, with a Bachelor's degree; or 10 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementFormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr