Altera · 2 months ago
Supply Chain Planning Tools Developer (Director)
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$179K/yr - $259K/yr
10+ years expAltera is a global leader in programmable logic and FPGA technology, empowering customers across various industries to build intelligent hardware solutions. As the Director of Supply Chain Planning Tools & Agentic AI Systems, you will lead a team to design and implement AI-driven planning tools that enhance operational efficiency and accuracy in the semiconductor supply chain.
Enterprise SoftwareManufacturingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the design and deployment of advanced supply chain planning tools integrating agentic AI and machine learning to enhance forecasting, supply allocation, and scenario modeling
Collaborate with data science and platform engineering teams to operationalize predictive models and intelligent agents for real-time decision-making
Implement autonomous planning capabilities—enabling systems to proactively detect disruptions, recommend mitigations, and balance trade-offs across supply and demand nodes
Develop and maintain digital twins and simulation environments for scenario testing and optimization
Partner with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant deployment of AI-driven planning services
Work under the Senior Director’s strategic roadmap to translate enterprise vision into actionable architecture and implementation plans
Oversee the integration of AI agents and planning modules with core systems such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, and Anaplan
Drive data engineering initiatives: ensure reliable pipelines, unified data models, and well-governed data for AI/ML consumption
Lead the automation of workflows, data visualization, and performance dashboards to improve operational decision-making
Manage a global team of developers, data engineers, and system architects responsible for building and maintaining AI-based planning tools
Translate business requirements into technical deliverables, timelines, and measurable outcomes
Collaborate closely with supply chain process owners to ensure tools address real-world planning challenges (capacity constraints, yield variability, foundry lead times)
Own tool performance metrics — including forecast accuracy, plan cycle time, inventory optimization, and system reliability
Partner with cross-functional leaders to pilot, refine, and scale new AI capabilities across business units
Ensure high-quality releases and change management processes, promoting user adoption and training across the organization
Identify and implement process and technology improvements to reduce latency, improve accuracy, and enable more autonomous operations
Partner with external AI and software vendors to integrate emerging technologies into Altera’s planning ecosystem
Maintain alignment with data governance, compliance, and ethical AI standards
Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical growth and innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
10+ years of experience in supply chain systems development, planning tools, or enterprise application architecture
3–5+ years in a technical or people leadership role, preferably in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries
Proven track record in implementing supply chain planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan, O9, or equivalent) and integrating with ERP/MES systems
Hands-on experience with AI/ML-based decision systems, data analytics platforms, and automation frameworks
Strong understanding of agentic or multi-agent AI concepts — autonomous decision-making, reinforcement learning, or large-model integration
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and scripting for automation, as well as knowledge of APIs, data modeling, and modern cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Exceptional communication skills and experience driving cross-functional alignment
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, Data Science, or Operations Research
Experience implementing AI/ML models into production planning environments using MLOps best practices
Background in semiconductor supply chain dynamics: foundry management, OSAT capacity, die banking, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing
Familiarity with generative or conversational AI systems that support natural-language interaction with planning tools
Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business outcomes through AI-enabled supply chain transformation
Company
Altera
Altera provides programmable logic devices and design software for various applications. It is a sub-organization of Intel.
1001-5000 employees
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