Job SummaryEtched is looking for a founding
Demand Planner to own demand forecasting, supply planning, and finished goods inventory management in support of the company's S&OP objectives. This role is responsible for developing and executing weekly, monthly, and quarterly demand-supply plans, monitoring inventory and production performance, and adjusting plans to meet evolving business needs. The Demand Planner will partner closely with Manufacturing and Global Supply Management teams to translate forecasts into executable build plans, identify and mitigate supply risks, and lead scenario planning under capacity or component constraints. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience in production or NPI environments, and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional startup setting.
Key Responsibilities- Own demand-supply forecasting and finished goods inventory.
- Generate and execute weekly and quarterly demand - supply plans that meet Etched's S&OP objective. Evaluate risks. Plan and implement contingency plans to mitigate risk.
- Build and execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly demand and supply plans
- Monitor planned vs. actual builds, inventory levels across multiple SKU's, and consumption rates; adjust plans as needed
- Partner with Manufacturing OPM and Global Supply Management to translate forecasts into executable build plans
- Lead scenario planning, risk identification, and mitigation under capacity or component constraints
- Drive continuous improvement of demand planning processes, tools, and models
Strong candidates may also have experience with (Nice-to-have qualifications)- Experience with APS, MRP/ERP systems, or scenario planning tools
- Background in hardware, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing
- Experience with data visualization, SQL, or Python
Benefits- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Housing subsidy of $2k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Various wellness benefits covering fitness, mental health, and more
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
