Lead Supply Planner

Overview Rambus, a premier provider of chips and silicon IP, is seeking an experienced Central Planning professional to lead and integrate the end‑to‑end demand‑to‑supply planning process across products and programs. This role is responsible for driving inventory planning, cross‑functional execution with Finance, and process improvements spanning NPI through HVM. The ideal candidate is both analytical and execution‑focused, with strong ownership at the project level, and the ability to influence across Planning, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to ensure supply continuity and business alignment. Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work. Responsibilities Demand to Supply Planning Leadership Own the central demand‑to‑supply planning process, ensuring alignment between demand outlook, supply capability, and inventory strategy. Drive inventory planning and risk management to support revenue targets and operational stability. Translate demand signals into actionable supply plans across suppliers, OSATs, and internal operations. Finance Partnership (Monthly & Quarterly Execution) Partner closely with Finance (FIN) on monthly and quarterly planning cycles, including outlook, close activities, and revenue support. Ensure planning assumptions, inventory positions, and supply commitments are clearly aligned with financial targets. Support reconciliation of demand, supply, and inventory data for executive and financial reporting. NPI to HVM Process Excellence Support and lead NPI to HVM transitions, ensuring planning readiness, material availability, and scalable execution. Act as a planning subject‑matter expert at the project level, identifying risks early and driving mitigation plans. Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Program teams to improve planning handoffs and execution discipline. Process Improvement & Standardization Drive process improvements across planning workflows, tools, and data accuracy. Identify gaps in current planning processes and implement scalable, repeatable solutions. Support system and planning enhancements (e.g., ERP, dashboards, automation) to improve visibility and execution quality. Cross‑Functional Leadership Serve as a central point of coordination across Planning, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and Program Management. Provide clear communication, escalation, and decision support to leadership as needed. Mentor and influence extended planning teams without direct authority. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (master’s preferred). 8+ years of experience in supply planning, central planning, or operations within complex manufacturing environments. Proven experience managing demand‑to‑supply planning, inventory strategy, and cross‑functional execution. Strong understanding of NPI to HVM lifecycle and project‑based planning. Experience partnering with Finance on planning, forecasting, and quarterly execution. Advanced analytical skills with strong attention to detail and data integrity. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across organizations. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership. About Rambus Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems. Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership. The US salary range for this full-time position is $87,500 to $162,500. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. Rambus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus, equity and employee benefits. At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/. #LI-HYBRID #LI-RF1