Principal Analyst Supply Chain - Material Manager

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets.

Summary of Role

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Analyst, Supply Chain – Material Manager to join the Material Management team within Global Supply Chain (GSC). This role is responsible for leading material management activities for the US region by monitoring key supply chain parameters that enable manufacturing execution. The position serves as a critical interface between Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing, providing clear “green to build” signals to regional manufacturing teams while ensuring supply readiness and operational continuity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead material management oversight for the US region to support manufacturing operations and supply continuity

• Provide clear and timely “green to build” signals to regional manufacturing teams based on supply readiness assessments

• Exercise strong process governance across forecasting, consumption, and inventory models to ensure alignment with manufacturing commitments

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify risks, drive process improvements, and mitigate supply disruptions

• Develop, implement, and enhance detection models to identify potential supply constraints and forecast variances

• Drive innovation and alignment across Central Planning, Buyer Work Center, and Material Management teams within Global Supply Chain

• Monitor and report on key performance metrics critical to manufacturing execution and supply chain health

Other Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between Central Planning, Buyer Work Center, and Material Management teams through regular daily huddles to identify and address supply concerns

• Initiate and lead Crisis Supply Incident Response activities in response to geopolitical events, natural disasters, or other global supply interruptions

• Produce and present weekly supply heat maps for FAB daily operations meetings to communicate supply status and risks

• Partner closely with Manufacturing teams to support spares, materials, and silicon requirements, including NPI, phase-in, and phase-out activities

• Analyze variances between forecasted and actual material consumption, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions

• Enable and manage exception-handling processes for non-POR supply scenarios

• Coordinate cross-functional meetings with Quality, Sourcing, GSM, Central Planning, and Buyer Work Center teams to align on supply issues and action plans

• Support achievement of annual cost targets in partnership with relevant stakeholders

• Provide regular status updates and supply-related communications to Sourcing and Manufacturing teams

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security requirements and programs

• Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in a business, economics, supply chain, or technical field, or a technical degree with strong business knowledge

• Minimum of 4–5 years of material management experience, preferably supporting direct materials in a production or manufacturing environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams

• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead through ambiguity and drive execution

• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting semiconductor or foundry manufacturing environments

• High proficiency in spreadsheet and data analysis tools

• Experience with Oracle ERP, particularly purchasing and inventory modules

• Advanced Excel skills, including macros and VBA programming

• Strong knowledge of planning, purchasing, and inventory management systems

• Solid understanding of inventory flow, inventory management, and distribution planning concepts

• Experience developing reports to support ongoing inventory and availability inquiries

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Travel

• Up to 10%

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. 

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations. 

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory. 

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law