Senior NPI Planner

Job Description:
Astera Labs is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented NPI Planner to join our supply chain team. In this critical role, you will coordinate the introduction of new products by collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including business units, engineering teams, and both internal and external customers. This position demands exceptional communication skills, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) for ASICs.
• Develop and maintain detailed product schedules, ensuring alignment with production goals, timelines, and customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through launch.
• Monitor production readiness and proactively resolve potential roadblocks to ensure on-time product releases.
• Track hardware requirements and material orders, maintaining alignment with overall product schedules and milestones.
• Execute supply chain functions including material planning, capacity planning, vendor coordination, inventory management, and customer shipment logistics.
• Analyze vendor quotations, lead cost negotiations, and manage purchase order creation and execution.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, risk assessments, and opportunities for process improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in manufacturing operations.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Background in data analysis or analyst roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent tools.