NVIDIA is a world leader in visual computing and data transportation technologies, and we are seeking a Senior Factory Planner to be based in our Pune office. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking, analytical, and highly motivated professional who will lead and manage contract manufacturing partners, ensuring the successful execution of production build plans. This role carries end-to-end responsibility for supply chain performance, driving efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
What you'll be doing:
- Lead and manage contract manufacturers to execute build plans and ensure end-to-end supply fulfillment across multiple board product families, enabling NVIDIA to meet customer commitments and revenue objectives
- Act as a key operational focal point and drive collaboration across Supply Planning, Business Units, Procurement, Capacity and Engineering teams. Define supply strategies and priorities while improving operational efficiency and bottleneck flow.
- Evaluate complex trade-offs across capacity, materials, and production constraints, where demand fulfillment may be limited. Partner with cross-functional collaborators to implement an optimized and feasible production plan
- Supervise NPI activities to ensure smooth transition into mass production manufacturing mode
- Leverage CM partnerships and industry experience to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across key operational KPIs.
What we need to see:
- B.Sc. in Industrial & Management Engineering or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in supplier and contract manufacturer management within complex manufacturing environments
- Proven experience in high-volume and high-mix manufacturing (optical / PCBA / electronics assembly)
- Strong hands-on leadership on the production floor, driving execution, resolving scheduling constraints, and ensuring accurate performance tracking
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration, driving end-to-end operational performance and execution excellence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to identify root causes and drive corrective actions in dynamic environments
- Fluent in English (written and spoken), with the ability to effectively operate in a global, multicultural environment across multiple time zones
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- An analytical, highly dedicated, and self-motivated professional with outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational capabilities, and a proven track record of execution excellence
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability in creative problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking
- Proven experience using AI tools for report generation, data analysis, and workflow automation, contributing to improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you’re creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!