Demand/Forecast Planner - 2232 at Kioxia

Irvine, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Mar, 26

Salary

136780.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Forecasting, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Excel Proficiency, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Budgeting, Technical Understanding, Presentation Skills, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Time Management, Dynamic Reporting, Financial Reconciliation, Travel

Industry

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Description

Company Description No Relocation Assistance Provided. KIOXIA America, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of KIOXIA Corporation, a leading worldwide supplier of flash memory and solid state drives (SSDs). From the invention of flash memory to today’s breakthrough BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology, KIOXIA continues to pioneer innovative memory, SSD and software solutions that enrich people's lives and expand society's horizons. The company's innovative BiCS FLASH™ 3D flash memory technology is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive, and data centers. Job Description KIOXIA America is seeking an experienced Demand / Forecast Planner to join the Memory Business Team. This role is responsible for leading financial forecasting activities, managing inventory positions, calculating financial accruals, and supporting operational needs for strategic customer accounts. The Demand / Forecast Planner will prepare and present the financial forecast, budget, and mid-term plan to leadership teams. This position requires close collaboration with Sales, Finance, Planning, Engineering, and Japan HQ team members. The role includes regular participation in customer and internal discussions, which will require evening calls due to time-zone differences. Success in this position requires strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, clear communication, and exceptional attention to detail Responsibilities Maintain and update financial forecasts for strategic customers with accuracy. Provide regular updates to finance and management teams, highlighting key insights and variances. Conduct forecast-to-forecast comparisons to identify trends, assess performance to budget, and recommend adjustments as needed. Calculate price adjustment accruals accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with financial policies. Coordinate with overseas colleagues to align on adjustment processes and timelines, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration across teams. Maintain detailed documentation of accrual calculations and adjustments for audit purposes. Support budgeting and mid-term planning (MTP) cycles, preparing analysis, summaries, and forecast inputs as needed. Collaborate closely with colleagues in Japan, KIOXIA overseas companies, Sales, Engineering and other departments to support customer requirements Develop in-depth technical understanding of the products to the extent appropriate in understanding their business implications, to enhance decision making Regular travel required: ~ 25% (mostly domestic, some international) Mandatory time in the office a minimum of three days a week (Tues-Thurs) Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in financial forecasting, supply chain planning, account management, or related analytical roles. Experience with NAND Flash or other semiconductor memory products is strongly desired. Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIF, conditional formatting, and large-dataset management. Ability to create and maintain dynamic spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards with a high degree of accuracy. Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable insights. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing presentations for leadership. High level of accuracy, strong attention to detail, and results-oriented work style. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment. Experience collaborating with cross-functional global teams across multiple time zones; willingness to support weekly evening calls. Strong familiarity with PowerPoint Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Working knowledge of financial reconciliation Ability to travel 25% of the time both domestically and internationally Mandatory time in the office a minimum of three days a week (Tues-Thurs) Additional Information Req#2232; #LI-CB1 The expected salary for this position is $82,770.00 - $136,780.00. At KIOXIA, we value the following: Investment in you Offering opportunities for career growth and personal development training Open-minded management Empowering employees by listening and responding to ideas, issues, and approaches Flexible work-life balance Offering a generous PTO allotment, holiday shutdown, and flexible work options Diversity of cultures, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences of all our team members Through our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, our focus is to strengthen our company culture to create more inclusion and belonging for all Benefits for our team members Excellent medical and non-medical benefits, 401(k) matching, pet insurance KIOXIA America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Department: Business Ops & Planning

Responsibilities

The Demand/Forecast Planner is responsible for leading financial forecasting activities, managing inventory positions, and supporting operational needs for strategic customer accounts. This includes preparing and presenting financial forecasts and collaborating with various teams.