Global Planning Director

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. 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 not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

We 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 multi-site network. The ideal candidate will bring deep planning expertise in supply chain planning, delivery assurance, and digital transformation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership and Team Development:
• Lead 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. Customer Satisfaction and Collaboration:
• 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. Manufacturing and Operations Alignment:
• 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. Delivery Assurance and Operational Excellence:
• 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. Standardization, Global Synergy, and Digital Supply Chain Resilience:
• Lead standardization of planning processes, tools, and KPI's 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.

Skills:

Communication, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Education & Experience:

Minimum 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 | Required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor 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.