Materials Planning Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of complex program schedules and milestones
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to validate build readiness and review changes
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve program issues while mitigating material risks
• Implement process improvements and standardize material planning processes
• Manage production schedules across 30+ concurrent programs in a high-mix environment
• Optimize workflows to manage frequent product changes, engineering builds, and short runs
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production teams to ensure seamless execution
• Track and present metrics on progress, costs, and program performance

Requirements

• 7–12+ years of experience in operations within high-mix, low-volume manufacturing or R&D environments
• 4+ years of Program Management or related work experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Proven ability to manage complexity, variability, and competing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Expertise in managing complex production schedules and material constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), prototype builds, or product lifecycle transitions
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, and production planning tools
• Lean manufacturing experience adapted to high-mix environments
• Technical or engineering background

About the Company

Qualcomm is a global leader in wireless technology, driving innovation in mobile, IoT, automotive, and beyond. We hire the brightest minds to solve the world's most complex challenges and invent the future of connectivity.