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Business Planning Manager jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in business, finance, or economics. These roles typically require analytical and strategic skills that align well with STEM-adjacent business degrees. Your standard OPT period gives you 12 months of work authorization, and STEM OPT extension may apply depending on your degree classification.
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At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.
We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
- Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
- Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
- Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
- Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
- Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.
Here’s the Gist:
Wolfspeed is looking for a Demand Forecasting Analyst to join our team. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will report to the Director, Demand Management and S&OP Transformation and will be responsible for leading all aspects of Demand Management, including consensus-based monthly demand forecasting process for assigned product lines, encompassing data gathering, analytics, forecasting, and reconciliation of variances. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will work closely with internal stakeholders to reconcile the demand plan with operational, financial, and inventory objectives. They will also be responsible for driving and/or collaborating with other partners on buffer planning, inventory management, lead times and allocations for product lines they manage. This role is a critical bridge between business and operations.
The Day-to-Day:
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Unit leaders, Finance, and the Distribution teams to develop and own all aspects of a consensus demand forecast
- Ownership for working with Sales Operations and Business Unit to prepare and present BU Demand in monthly BU Demand Meeting in support of S&OP cycle.
- Reconcile the operational plan with sales, business strategy, manufacturing, and financial objectives
- Proactively communicate significant changes in demand throughout the organization including key assumptions, risks and opportunities
- Develop strong relationships with Sales, Distribution management, Operations, Finance, Product Line Management, and Marketing to enable success
- Influence cross-functional team to promote optimal business decisions through data-driven insights and effective communication
- Operate as a strategic thought leader/change agent, working collaboratively with various functions on priority initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventories, and provide superior service to internal business partners and external customers
- Drive continuous improvements across the Demand Management organization utilizing industry best practices and innovative methodologies
- Manage Metrics to drive improvements: Forecasting accuracy, Forecast Attainment, Revenue attainment, Backlog disconnect reductions for BU and Buffer stock strategy
- Support strategic planning initiatives including Annual Operations Plan, Long Range Plan and market share performance
- Work with IT, Program team and team members on Continuous Improvement efforts in IBP and on the overall S&OP process for the organization.
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of Business analytics and Forecasting experience
- Strong analytical skills and experience, with advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of data warehouse/business intelligence software tools (Tableau, Power BI or relevant data visualization tools)
- Strong SAP IBP skills
- Statistical Forecast development and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to translate data sets into meaningful insights to influence optimal decisions with cross-functional partners
- Experience with forecast methods and modeling
- Experience presenting a demand forecast to management in an S&OP environment
- Experience creating charts, graphs and meaningful presentations to communicate demand changes, risk and opportunities for optimal decision making
- Experience with driving Forecast Accuracy improvements
- Ability to communicate complex information to various levels of organization
- Highly collaborative with an affinity for creative problem-solving solutions
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- APICS, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) certification preferred
- Demonstrated strong business acumen and end-to-end supply chain knowledge
- Working knowledge: SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning software
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP Demand Planning is a strong preference
- Advanced knowledge: Tableau, Excel, Power BI or Relevant Data Visualization software.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Forecasting Analyst
At Wolfspeed, we do amazing things in a human way.
We know that the achievements of our organization are due to the passion, hard work and creativity of our employees. We celebrate different perspectives to foster excellence across our organization, and our goal is to make diversity a foundation of what we do. We are proudly building an environment where you can bring your authentic self to work.
- Enjoy doing things that people say can’t be done? Innovation is at the center of everything we do.
- Hate red tape? We remove roadblocks instead of creating them.
- Working parent? We provide childcare assistance and paid parental leave.
- Student? We offer continuing education assistance.
- Looking for community? There are many ways to get involved, from Employee Resource Groups to local outreach.
Here’s the Gist:
Wolfspeed is looking for a Demand Forecasting Analyst to join our team. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will report to the Director, Demand Management and S&OP Transformation and will be responsible for leading all aspects of Demand Management, including consensus-based monthly demand forecasting process for assigned product lines, encompassing data gathering, analytics, forecasting, and reconciliation of variances. The Demand Forecasting Analyst will work closely with internal stakeholders to reconcile the demand plan with operational, financial, and inventory objectives. They will also be responsible for driving and/or collaborating with other partners on buffer planning, inventory management, lead times and allocations for product lines they manage. This role is a critical bridge between business and operations.
The Day-to-Day:
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Unit leaders, Finance, and the Distribution teams to develop and own all aspects of a consensus demand forecast
- Ownership for working with Sales Operations and Business Unit to prepare and present BU Demand in monthly BU Demand Meeting in support of S&OP cycle.
- Reconcile the operational plan with sales, business strategy, manufacturing, and financial objectives
- Proactively communicate significant changes in demand throughout the organization including key assumptions, risks and opportunities
- Develop strong relationships with Sales, Distribution management, Operations, Finance, Product Line Management, and Marketing to enable success
- Influence cross-functional team to promote optimal business decisions through data-driven insights and effective communication
- Operate as a strategic thought leader/change agent, working collaboratively with various functions on priority initiatives that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventories, and provide superior service to internal business partners and external customers
- Drive continuous improvements across the Demand Management organization utilizing industry best practices and innovative methodologies
- Manage Metrics to drive improvements: Forecasting accuracy, Forecast Attainment, Revenue attainment, Backlog disconnect reductions for BU and Buffer stock strategy
- Support strategic planning initiatives including Annual Operations Plan, Long Range Plan and market share performance
- Work with IT, Program team and team members on Continuous Improvement efforts in IBP and on the overall S&OP process for the organization.
This Job is Right for You if You Have (Minimum Requirements):
- US Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, Finance or a related field
- Minimum 3 years of Business analytics and Forecasting experience
- Strong analytical skills and experience, with advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of data warehouse/business intelligence software tools (Tableau, Power BI or relevant data visualization tools)
- Strong SAP IBP skills
- Statistical Forecast development and analysis
- Demonstrated ability to translate data sets into meaningful insights to influence optimal decisions with cross-functional partners
- Experience with forecast methods and modeling
- Experience presenting a demand forecast to management in an S&OP environment
- Experience creating charts, graphs and meaningful presentations to communicate demand changes, risk and opportunities for optimal decision making
- Experience with driving Forecast Accuracy improvements
- Ability to communicate complex information to various levels of organization
- Highly collaborative with an affinity for creative problem-solving solutions
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
- APICS, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) certification preferred
- Demonstrated strong business acumen and end-to-end supply chain knowledge
- Working knowledge: SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning software
- Working knowledge of SAP IBP Demand Planning is a strong preference
- Advanced knowledge: Tableau, Excel, Power BI or Relevant Data Visualization software.
This role may require additional duties and/or assignments as designated by management.
To put it legally – Wolfspeed is an equal opportunity employer.
We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation and other protected status as required by law.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Business Planning Manager
Lead with your analytical credentials
Business planning roles are won on quantitative credibility. Highlight financial modeling, forecasting, or data analysis experience upfront. Employers hiring for this function want to see that you can translate numbers into strategy, not just manage projects.
Target companies with dedicated planning functions
Large corporations in technology, healthcare, and consumer goods maintain formal business planning teams. These organizations have established HR processes for OPT authorization, making them far more likely to sponsor than smaller firms without structured planning departments.
Know your OPT end date before every interview
Employers will ask when you can start and how long you're authorized to work. Know your OPT expiration date, whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and the timeline for each. Vague answers about work authorization create unnecessary hesitation in hiring teams.
Frame the STEM extension as low-cost continuity
If your degree qualifies for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, mention it early. Employers weighing sponsorship risk want to know you can stay longer than 12 months. Framing the extension as a straightforward continuation reduces perceived friction around hiring you.
Align your experience with cross-functional scope
Business planning managers typically coordinate across finance, operations, and leadership. Show experience working across teams or business units. Candidates who can demonstrate cross-functional collaboration are much easier for employers to visualize in a planning management seat.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for sponsoring employers
Not every company listing a business planning role will support OPT students. Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers who have a documented history of sponsoring international candidates, so you focus your applications where authorization is genuinely viable.
Business Planning Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Business Planning Manager roles typically support OPT work authorization?
Many do, particularly at mid-size and large companies with established international hiring processes. Business planning is a specialized function, and employers who invest in recruiting for it are often more willing to navigate OPT authorization than companies filling generalist roles. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a track record of sponsoring international candidates in planning and strategy functions.
Does a business or finance degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension in this field?
It depends on your specific degree program and whether it appears on the official STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Some business analytics, management information systems, and quantitative finance degrees qualify. A general MBA or business administration degree typically does not. Check with your DSO to confirm your degree's STEM status before making assumptions in interviews.
What happens to my OPT if I'm laid off from a Business Planning Manager role?
You have a 60-day unemployment grace period during your standard OPT authorization. If you're on a STEM OPT extension, you have 150 days total across the extension period, but no single gap can exceed 60 consecutive days. Report any employment change to your DSO promptly. Using that time to apply through a focused channel like Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsorship-friendly roles, is a practical way to stay within your authorized period.
Can I work as a Business Planning Manager on a part-time basis during OPT?
Yes, part-time work counts toward your OPT authorization as long as you work at least 20 hours per week. Business planning roles are almost always full-time, but if you're in a contract or consulting arrangement, verify the hours threshold with your DSO. Working fewer than 20 hours per week counts as unemployment toward your grace period limits.
How do I explain my work authorization timeline to a hiring manager for this role?
Be direct and prepared. State your OPT end date, confirm whether you qualify for the STEM extension, and briefly explain that H-1B visa sponsorship would be the next step after the extension period. Hiring managers for senior business planning roles are accustomed to these conversations. Providing a clear timeline with no ambiguity signals professionalism and makes the authorization question feel manageable rather than uncertain.