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The SeniorCapacity Planner owns and evolves the finite capacity planning strategy across assigned and adjacent value streams (assembly, test, sub-fabsupport operations), ensuring alignment of ...

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How much do capacity planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for capacity planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a capacity planner do?

A Capacity Planner is responsible for analyzing and forecasting an organization’s resource needs to ensure that supply meets demand efficiently. They evaluate current utilization levels, predict future requirements, and develop plans to optimize the use of resources such as staff, equipment, or production facilities. Capacity Planners work closely with various departments to align capacity with business goals and prevent bottlenecks or shortages. Their role is critical in industries like manufacturing, IT, and logistics to maintain smooth operations and cost-effectiveness.

What is a capacity planner?

A capacity planner oversees a department or unit at a production facility. As a capacity planner, your job duties include assessing and analyzing the unit’s production process, determining how to improve its system efficiency, and performing research to measure changes in production or market demand for products. You also write reports outlining your analysis and suggestions for management. The career typically requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain management or industrial engineering, and relevant work experience. Additional qualifications include excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a capacity planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Capacity Planner, you need strong analytical skills, forecasting expertise, and a background in operations management or a related field. Familiarity with capacity planning software (like SAP, Oracle, or Excel), data analysis tools, and sometimes industry-specific certifications is important. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail help you collaborate across departments and respond to dynamic business needs. These skills ensure that organizations can optimize resources, meet demand efficiently, and minimize costs.

How does a capacity planner typically collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate forecasting?

Capacity Planners work closely with teams such as operations, supply chain, finance, and sales to gather the data needed for accurate forecasting. They regularly participate in cross-functional meetings to understand upcoming projects, production changes, and market demands. By maintaining clear communication and aligning on business goals, Capacity Planners help ensure resources are allocated efficiently and potential bottlenecks are addressed proactively. This collaborative environment helps drive continuous improvement and supports the overall success of organizational objectives.
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Senior Capacity Planner

Formfactor

Livermore, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago


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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle - from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor's products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values - Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People - we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift:

The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

TheSeniorCapacity Plannerowns and evolves the finite capacity planning strategy across assigned and adjacent value streams (assembly, test, sub-fabsupport operations), ensuring alignment of equipment, labor, and critical facility services to SIOP demand signals and businessobjectives. This roleoperateswith end-to-end ownership of capacity models, drives multi-scenario planning across short-, mid-, and long-range horizons, and leads cross-functional decision-makingoptimizingthroughput, service levels, and margin performance.

The Senior Capacity Planner serves as a key influencer in SIOP to S&OE translation, proactively identifying risks, recommending trade-offs, and coordinating actions across Operations, Planning, Engineering, Facilities, HR, and Sourcing to enable scalable and resilient factory performance, particularly during ramp and volatility.

Key Responsibilities:

Finite Capacity Modeling & Scenario Planning

  • Own and continuously improve enterprise-level, finite capacity models spanning multiple work centers, tool groups, and interdependent value streams.

  • Translate SIOP/MPS outputs into resource-constrained production plans, incorporating operational, labor, and facility constraints.

  • Design and execute advanced scenario modeling (e.g., demand volatility, NPI ramps, tool availability, labor constraints), providing data-driven recommendations with clear trade-offs (cost, service, throughput, margin).

  • Establish and standardize planning assumptions, methodologies, and governance for capacity modeling across planning horizons.

Constraints Management & Execution Leadership

  • Identify, quantify, and prioritize systemic bottlenecks and capacity risks; leadcross-functional initiatives to resolve constraints.

  • Drive debottlenecking strategies (e.g., capital investments, shift model changes, process improvements, outsourcing decisions) in partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Facilities.

  • Lead alignment between SIOP, S&OE, and shop floor execution, ensuring pull-ins/pushouts, freeze windows, and priorities are managed consistently.

  • Proactively escalate risks and influence decision-making with clear options and impact assessments.

Ramps, NPI & Industrialization

  • Lead capacity planning integration for NPI, ramp, and industrialization activities, ensuring alignment between engineering plans and manufacturing readiness.

  • Translate engineering builds, qualifications, and learning curves into capacity and throughput models.

  • Partner with HR and Operations to define workforce strategy (skill mix, staffing models, shift structures)requiredto meet demand scenarios.

  • Influence readiness reviews and capacity gate decisions for new product introductions and expansions.

Data Integrity, Analytics & Governance

  • Establish ownership and governance of capacity-critical master data (cycle times, routings, yields, lot sizes, tool groups, calendars, downtime assumptions).

  • Develop andmaintaindecision-grade dashboards and analytics (e.g., capacity vs. load, recovery plans, constraint tracking, scenario comparisons).

  • Lead monthly and quarterly capacity reviews, providing insights and recommendations to cross-functional and leadership stakeholders.

  • Drive alignment of planning data and tools across systems (ERP/APS/BI).

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning accuracy, reduce variability, increase OEE, and shorten cycle times.

  • Institutionalize standard work, playbooks, and best practices for constrained planning, ramp management, and demand variability.

  • Build organizational capability by coaching planners and influencing adoption of best-in-class planning practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional planning initiatives with measurable business impact.

  • Deepexpertisewith finite capacity planning systems (ERP/APS) such as SAP PP/DS, Oracle, Kinaxis, OMP, or equivalent.

  • Advanced analytical capability, including scenario modeling, data visualization, and decision support (Excel, Power BI, Tableau).

  • Strong understanding of routing structures, BOMs, cycle time modeling, OEE/TPT, yield impacts, and factory control systems.

  • Experience supporting factory ramps, capacity expansions, and SIOP-to-S&OE execution alignment.

  • Working knowledge of industrial engineering methods (line balancing,taktdesign, time studies) and Lean/6 Sigma principles.

  • Semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience, including cleanroom operations and tool-based production environments.

Skills:

Bill of Materials (BOM), Capacity Planning, Constraints Management, Cycle Analysis, Debottlenecking, Factory Planning, Finite Capacity Scheduling, Industrial Planning, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Scenario Modeling, Semiconductor Manufacturing

Education & Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience| Required

Pay Range:

$104,600.00 - $137,235.00

Pay Range Explained:

This role in Livermore, California pays between $104,600.00 and $137,235.00 per year, depending on your experience, skills, and background. Pay may vary in other locations. We offer a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), and paid time off. You'll also be eligible for quarterly profit-sharing bonuses and flexible spending or savings accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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