Master Scheduler (Onsite)

The application window is expected to close on: 11/19/2026

This is an onsite position with preference in San Jose, California, United States.

NOTE: Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.  

Meet the Team

You'll be joining Cisco Silicon One™—the heart of Cisco's Silicon Operations organization and the engine behind our game-changing, next-generation networking devices. We operate like a start-up inside a global technology leader, delivering the world's most advanced networking ASICs to a hungry, fast-moving market. You'll also be joining a top-ranked supply chain—Cisco placed #4 in the Gartner Global Supply Chain Top 25 (2026) and has held a top-5 position for nearly a decade, recognized for innovation in network design and for leveraging simulation, digital-twin models, and AI-driven insights to plan, adapt, and lead. This is the caliber of operation you'll help shape.

Your Impact

The Master Scheduler serves as the central architect for the Master Production Schedule (MPS), bridging front-end foundry operations with back-end OSAT manufacturing to ensure a high-confidence, feasible production plan. This role requires a proactive approach to process design, building scalable tools from the ground up within a lean, AI-enabled environment. By managing the flow of materials and capacity, the Master Scheduler balances service levels against cost and obsolescence risk, ensuring that production remains aligned with customer commitments through rigorous data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include:

• MPS Development: Build and own the weekly Master Production Schedule, directing builds through advanced packaging manufacturing.
• Strategic Partnerships: Partner directly with Foundry and OSAT providers to unify front-end and back-end manufacturing workflows.
• Process Architecture: Design and implement scalable processes and tools to manage production planning, thriving in ambiguous environments.
• Material Coordination: Work with Materials Planning to procure critical advanced packaging components, such as substrates, HBM, and interposers, while minimizing shortage and obsolescence risks.
• Conflict Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve capacity and scheduling bottlenecks to safeguard customer commitments.
• Inventory Management: Oversee work-in-progress and finished goods inventory by establishing target planning, reorder points, and min/max levels in the ERP.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)—including on-time delivery, P2P attainment, and cycle time—to drive efficiency and operational excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Master Scheduling, materials planning, or production planning within the semiconductor industry.
• In-depth understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, including wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.
• Experience working with outsourced manufacturing partners (foundries, assembly/test), with direct foundry engagement preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• 3+ years experience creating, deploying, maintaining, evolving capacity & resource supply models.
• Direct ownership and experience deploying new processes related to supply planning, materials planning, and/or production scheduling.
• Ability to both maintain the MPS engine as well as orchestrate the schedule across several cross-functional teams.

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Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $150,400.00 to $190,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.  Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

• .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
• 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
• 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
• Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$150,400.00 - $219,200.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$134,800.00 - $200,400.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.