GQ Ops Central Planning Strategic Planner

Req. ID:

JR108797 GQ Ops Central Planning Strategic Planner

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.

Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.

Job Responsibility

• Lead long-term loading, cross-site capacity, workforce, and qualification readiness planning; perform scenario modeling and risk assessment for business changes, ramps, network shifts, and demand fluctuations.

• Drive CapEx, OpEx, budget, and cost-efficiency planning through financial modeling, variance analysis, and collaboration with Finance and Operations teams.

• Improve labor productivity and operational performance through KPI management and analytics, including LPI, OT%, utilization, bottlenecks, and equipment effectiveness.

• Ensure qualification readiness by aligning capacity, hardware, software, systems, and resources to support successful qualification execution.

• Develop and standardize planning methodologies, data governance frameworks, reporting processes, and management dashboards across Global Quality Operations.

• Utilize SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, and automation technologies to build predictive planning models, automate recurring processes, and generate actionable business insights.

• Apply company-approved AI and automation technologies, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure OpenAI-based solutions, Power Automate, UiPath, Genie Lab, and other enterprise AI platforms to improve forecasting, reporting, decision support, workflow efficiency, and knowledge management.

• Identify, evaluate, and scale high-value AI use cases that improve business outcomes, productivity, quality, and operational effectiveness.

• Demonstrate responsible use of AI by ensuring compliance with data privacy, governance, security, and validation requirements.

• Partner with GQ leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve planning gaps, align priorities, and drive strategic business decisions.

• Promote adoption of AI-enabled ways of working by developing best practices, reusable solutions, and knowledge-sharing mechanisms that enhance team capabilities.

Job Requirement

• Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, operations planning, industrial engineering, supply chain, quality operations, business analytics, productivity improvement, or process automation. High-potential recent graduates with strong analytical capabilities are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of operational planning, capacity management, workforce planning, productivity analysis, budget management, and business performance metrics.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Tableau, and data visualization techniques. Experience with Power BI, Power Apps, UiPath, or related digital solutions is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using AI, analytics, digital technologies, or automation tools to drive productivity improvements, business insights, or operational efficiencies.
• Ability to leverage AI tools effectively to enhance work quality, simplify complex analysis, and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience applying AI-enabled solutions to solve business problems, automate workflows, improve planning accuracy, or optimize operational performance.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to adopt emerging technologies and continuously improve ways of working.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in managing changing priorities in a dynamic global environment.
• Strong collaboration, leadership, and influencing skills with the ability to coach others and accelerate adoption of AI and digital capabilities.

Job Profile(s):

Quality Engineer 2

Relocation level: (TBD)

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