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The NPI Planner is responsible for end‑to‑end material planning and execution for New Product Introduction programs, from early wafer planning through sample and pilot shipments, and handoff to High Volume Manufacturing (HVM). This role partners closely with Engineering, PMO, Marketing, Sales Operations, OSATs, and internal Operations teams to ensure material readiness, schedule alignment, and on time execution across multiple NPI programs.

Key Responsibilities

• NPI Supply & Material Planning

Own NPI demand‑to‑supply planning, including wafer dispatch, assembly, test, and shipment planning.

Translate program milestones (PD3/PD4/PD4.5) into executable material and shipment plans.

Build supply plan and track plan versus actual for wafers, WIP, FG, and shipments; proactively identify gaps and risks.

• Execution & OSAT Coordination

Release and manage NPI activities in D365 or special instruction per approved wafer and assembly plans.

Work directly with foundry, OSAT partners on commits, pull‑ins, expedites, and material availability.

Monitor WIP movement through wafer to bump/assembly and test to ensure alignment with committed ship dates.

• Sample & Customer Shipment Support

Support customer and internal sample shipments, including priority setting and schedule confirmation.

Partner with PMO, Marketing and Sales Operations on shipment timing, order fulfillment, and customer communication.

Ensure shipment documentation, system transactions, and confirmations are completed accurately.

• Cross‑Functional Communication

Provide clear, timely updates on material status, risks, and recovery plans to PMO and stakeholders.

Participate in weekly NPI, PMO, and operations reviews with concise status reporting.

Escalate issues early with data‑driven options and recommendations.

• Process & System Discipline

Maintain data accuracy across D365, trackers, and dashboards.

Follow defined NPI planning, inventory, and EOL/scrap processes.

Contribute to process improvements, standardization, and documentation.

• Success Measures

On‑time NPI shipments versus commit

Planning accuracy (plan vs. actual)

Clean execution of version transitions and NPI‑to‑HVM handoff

Quality and timeliness of cross‑functional communication

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply planning, operations, or manufacturing support.
• Experience supporting NPI programs with a solid understanding of the NPI‑to‑HVM lifecycle.
• Familiarity with OSAT operations and wafer/assembly/test flows is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (D365 preferred) and Excel‑based planning tools.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in fast‑paced environments.
• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross‑functionally and manage competing priorities.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and coding languages is a plus. (Python/SQL) is a plus.

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 is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.

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.

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