Senior NPI Planner

Date PostedJuly 9, 2026LocationNot specifiedCompanyPOET TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.Salary$5,000 to $9,000 MonthlyTypeFull Time

Job Summary

The Senior Planner (NPI) coordinates New Product Introduction activities from development through to volume production. This role aligns cross-functional teams, including engineering and supply chain, to ensure project schedules and material readiness. The position monitors capacity and risks to ensure successful product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Manage NPI schedules and master plans
  • Coordinate cross-functional project teams
  • Monitor material readiness and capacity
  • Risk mitigation and project tracking
  • Support transition to volume manufacturing

Required Skills

  • 7-10 years semiconductor/NPI experience
  • Bachelor's in Engineering or Supply Chain
  • ERP/MES proficiency (SAP/Oracle)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Cross-functional coordination

Job Details

Key Responsibilities - Create and maintain NPI schedules and master plans across engineering, wafer fabrication, assembly & test, and supply chain activities. - Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, procurement, operations, and suppliers, to ensure project milestones and deliverables are achieved on schedule. - Plan and monitor material availability and production capacity for engineering builds, qualification lots, pilot runs, and production ramp. - Track project progress, identify risks or bottlenecks related to materials, tooling, lead times, or manufacturing capacity, and work with stakeholders to implement mitigation plans. - Coordinate project updates and communicate schedule changes with Program Managers, Business Units, and key stakeholders. - Support the transition from engineering builds to volume manufacturing by coordinating production readiness, capacity planning, and production-ready Bills of Materials (BOMs). - Maintain accurate planning data, monitor key milestones, and prepare reports to support timely execution of NPI projects. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. - 7 to 10 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, production planning, New Product Introduction (NPI), or program management. - Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication and/or OSAT (Assembly & Test). - Experience using ERP/MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar manufacturing systems) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. - Strong planning, analytical, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.