Senior Factory Planner

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!