Sr Capacity Planner, Silicon San Jose, CA Hybrid

The application window is expected to close on: 05/25/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Meet the Team Cisco’s Silicon Operations team is advancing a world-class Silicon supply chain to produce cutting-edge silicon technologies shaping the future of the Internet with next generation network devices and products. You will closely partner daily with other teams including Manufacturing, Test Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Product Operations, and Hardware Engineering. This is a hybrid position. Your Impact As a key member of the Capacity Planning team in Silicon Manufacturing Operations , you will champion key capacity planning processes and influence decisions across the supply chain. Capacity Planning : Develop and maintain capacity plans for silicon and OSAT supply networks using best-practice planning methods and tools. Evaluate feasibility of monthly capacity plans based on updated demand, supply, and hardware inputs. Recommend data-driven strategies to align capacity with sourcing strategy, product roadmaps, and supply plans. Scenario Planning and Risk Mitigation : Monitor capacity utilization trends to identify emerging bottlenecks proactively. Model and assess the impact of demand shifts, build plan changes, and supply variability. Develop and present contingency strategies to optimize capacity coverage and minimize risks to key programs and schedules. Supplier Forecasting : Publish monthly forecasts to supplier partners and manage their responses.  Reconcile supplier capacity positions with internal forecasts and highlight gaps or risks. Clearly communicate planning rationale to suppliers to align expectations and reduce friction during constraint or ramp scenarios. Supplier Relationship Management. Foster strong, trust-based relationships through regular engagement on capacity outlooks and planning assumptions. Represent the organization professionally, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and long-term partnership. Escalate risks in supplier responsiveness or communication gaps that may impact supply continuity. Team Collaboration : Collaborate with test engineering, manufacturing, supply planning, and product operations to validate throughput assumptions and update planning parameters. Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums by delivering accurate, well-aligned capacity perspectives that advise scenario evaluation and decision-making. Process Leadership : Bring initiative, systems thinking, and cross-functional leadership to accelerate process maturity and enhance organizational effectiveness. Partner with business operations and planning leadership to define planning rhythms, decision cadences, and data flows that enable scalable and reliable supply decisions. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field Extensive capacity planning expertise (8 years) complemented by several years of hands-on experience working with wafer foundries and OSAT suppliers. Strong understanding of silicon manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics Preferred Qualifications Experience planning directly in planning software such as Oracle Cloud Supply Planning Experience in a start-up environment Proficient in data analysis and forecasting techniques Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions High level of accuracy and attention to detail in planning and reporting Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fue ... (truncated, view full listing at source)