Planner Jobs in Oregon
Planner jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where urban growth, transportation infrastructure, and land use policy keep demand steady at every level from associate to senior planner. Metro agencies, county planning departments, and firms like Metro Regional Government, ODOT, and Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability are among the most consistent hirers in the state. Urban planning, transportation planning, and environmental land use are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Oregon employers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The group you’ll be a part of
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.
The impact you’ll make
The Spares and Service Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate, forward-looking demand signal and associated inventory and positioning strategies for consumable and service parts across the global installed base. This role integrates customer consumption, installed base characteristics (population, configuration, utilization), reliability and failure-rate data, new product introductions, lifecycle transitions, and market dynamics to anticipate both planned and unplanned demand.
Maintain spares availability in the high-volume semiconductor industry, balancing a portfolio of both high running stable parts and low volume intermittent parts. The role ensures alignment between demand forecasts, inventory policies, and network positioning to enable the right parts to be available at the right place and time. The Spares Demand Planner balances service-level objectives, customer uptime requirements, and inventory efficiency, while supporting lifecycle management, scenario planning, and continuous improvement of service readiness across a complex global supply chain.
What you’ll do
Demand Planning
- Maintain a rolling 0 to 18 month demand forecast.
- Incorporate consumption trends, installed base, and reliability drivers.
- Use MTBF, MTTF, and usage patterns to inform projections.
- Partner with engineering to assess failure-rate impacts on demand.
- Develop upside and downside demand scenarios.
- Support new product introductions, lifecycle transitions, obsolescence planning, and last-time buys.
Inventory Strategy
- Support safety stock targets, service levels, and stocking policies.
- Balance parts availability with inventory efficiency.
- Utilize spares and manufacturing demand to maximize Economic Order Quantities
- Support global inventory positioning to minimize expedited shipments and excess inventory.
Cross-Functional Alignment
- Align demand plans with service, product, sales, and supply planning teams.
Systems and Improvement
- Maintain planning parameters and forecast inputs.
- Continuously improve forecast accuracy and planning processes.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, inventory planning, supply chain analytics, operations, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency using Microsoft Excel to translate complex data into clear business insights.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across functional and organizational boundaries.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience planning spare parts, service parts, aftermarket demand, or installed-base requirements , including within PTC SPM or Baxter Prophet .
- Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) experience.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, or another complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP, CRM, demand-planning, supply-chain planning, visualization, or analytics tools.
- Familiarity with S&OP or IBP processes and forecast metrics such as WMAPE, forecast bias, and Forecast Value Add.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The group you’ll be a part of
The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.
The impact you’ll make
The Spares and Service Demand Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate, forward-looking demand signal and associated inventory and positioning strategies for consumable and service parts across the global installed base. This role integrates customer consumption, installed base characteristics (population, configuration, utilization), reliability and failure-rate data, new product introductions, lifecycle transitions, and market dynamics to anticipate both planned and unplanned demand.
Maintain spares availability in the high-volume semiconductor industry, balancing a portfolio of both high running stable parts and low volume intermittent parts. The role ensures alignment between demand forecasts, inventory policies, and network positioning to enable the right parts to be available at the right place and time. The Spares Demand Planner balances service-level objectives, customer uptime requirements, and inventory efficiency, while supporting lifecycle management, scenario planning, and continuous improvement of service readiness across a complex global supply chain.
What you’ll do
Demand Planning
- Maintain a rolling 0 to 18 month demand forecast.
- Incorporate consumption trends, installed base, and reliability drivers.
- Use MTBF, MTTF, and usage patterns to inform projections.
- Partner with engineering to assess failure-rate impacts on demand.
- Develop upside and downside demand scenarios.
- Support new product introductions, lifecycle transitions, obsolescence planning, and last-time buys.
Inventory Strategy
- Support safety stock targets, service levels, and stocking policies.
- Balance parts availability with inventory efficiency.
- Utilize spares and manufacturing demand to maximize Economic Order Quantities
- Support global inventory positioning to minimize expedited shipments and excess inventory.
Cross-Functional Alignment
- Align demand plans with service, product, sales, and supply planning teams.
Systems and Improvement
- Maintain planning parameters and forecast inputs.
- Continuously improve forecast accuracy and planning processes.
Who we’re looking for
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Finance, Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply planning, inventory planning, supply chain analytics, operations, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency using Microsoft Excel to translate complex data into clear business insights.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across functional and organizational boundaries.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience planning spare parts, service parts, aftermarket demand, or installed-base requirements , including within PTC SPM or Baxter Prophet .
- Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO) experience.
- Experience in semiconductor equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, capital equipment, or another complex manufacturing environment.
- Experience with ERP, CRM, demand-planning, supply-chain planning, visualization, or analytics tools.
- Familiarity with S&OP or IBP processes and forecast metrics such as WMAPE, forecast bias, and Forecast Value Add.
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Planner Job Market in Oregon
A snapshot from current Oregon openings, updated as new roles post.
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- Energy
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- Insurance
- Consumer Goods
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What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Oregon.
- AICP certification or active progress toward certification through APA Oregon Chapter
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, public policy, or related field
- Experience with Oregon land use planning law and statewide planning goals
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Strong written communication skills for preparing staff reports and public documents
- Ability to present findings to planning commissions, boards, or public audiences
Planner Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Oregon?
Most entry-level planner roles in Oregon require at least a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, public administration, or a closely related field. Oregon does not issue a state planner license, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is the recognized professional standard and is expected for mid-level and senior roles. Familiarity with Oregon's statewide land use planning goals and the Department of Land Conservation and Development framework is a strong differentiator for candidates entering the Oregon market.
Which companies hire planners in Oregon?
Oregon planner roles are posted by Lam Research, Curtiss-Wright, and Precision CastParts and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's mix of regional governments, state agencies, and private planning and engineering consultancies creates a broad range of employer types across the state.
Which Oregon cities have the most planner jobs?
Portland, Tualatin, and Hillsboro account for the most planner openings in Oregon. Portland drives the largest share due to its size, active Metro regional government, and robust private consulting sector, while Salem concentrates state agency roles and Eugene reflects a steady demand tied to Lane County growth management and University of Oregon-affiliated projects.
Are there remote planner jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because planning work often involves site visits, public hearings, and in-person coordination with local agencies. About 43% of planner openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that partial flexibility is more realistic than fully remote arrangements. Long-range planning and policy analysis roles tend to offer the most remote or hybrid scheduling compared to current planning or permitting positions.
How can I get hired as a planner in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or graduate practicum with a county planning department or Metro Regional Government, both of which regularly take students and recent graduates. Oregon cities like Portland and Eugene post associate planner and planning technician roles that require only a degree and no professional experience. Candidates with GIS skills and a portfolio showing a land use analysis or community engagement project stand out, and completing coursework aligned with Oregon's statewide planning goals signals readiness to local employers ahead of AICP eligibility.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and the type of planning work you want to do, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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