NVIDIA

Senior Manager, Capacity Planning

US, CA, Santa Clara Full time

NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.

NVIDIA is seeking a dynamic leader to own our global capacity planning. This individual will lead the end-to-end capacity planning process across foundries and contract manufacturers sites. This position uniquely stands out by blending traditional supply chain management with advanced AI, champion the use of Generative AI, advanced optimization, and digital twins to improve resilience and capital efficiency! Join us to build and scale decision-making supported by Simulation and lead a high-performing capacity planning team.

What you'll be doing:

  • The individual will lead and mentor a team of roughly six industrial engineers, establishing key objectives that harmonize with supply chain and manufacturing goals.

  • This leader will be responsible for developing advanced capacity models and algorithms to pinpoint investment needs and risks across diverse product lines, while partnering with data science teams to integrate AI/ML techniques and automated scenario generation.

  • By collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Engineering, and IT, the individual will ensure all plans are actionable and aligned with business priorities.

  • Furthermore, the leader will standardize workflows and metrics, such as utilization targets, and work with IT to seamlessly integrate these planning models into enterprise systems like ERP, MES, and Anaplan.

What we need to see:

  • 10+ overall years of related experience and 5+ years of experience leading a team

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience). Masters preferred.

  • Expertise in driving scenario planning and “what-if” analyses to evaluate trade-offs under demand, supply, and technology uncertainty.

  • Ability to translate sophisticated models into clear narratives and decisions for cross-functional and executive alignment.

  • Experience working with functional engineering groups and contract manufacturer management to generate up-to-date capacity planning data.

  • Capability to publish a long-range forecast aligned with the sourcing strategy, ensuring compliance, timeliness, and completeness.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be technology industry's best employers. If you're a creative and autonomous engineer with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you. Come build the future with us!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 299,000 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 5, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.