Wade Zhang
About Wade Zhang
Wade Zhang is a Senior Back-End Capacity Planning Analyst at ON Semiconductor, where he has worked since 2014. He has extensive experience in supply chain analysis and capacity planning, with previous roles at STMicroelectronics and a background in Industrial Engineering.
Current Role at ON Semiconductor
Wade Zhang currently serves as a Senior Back-End Capacity Planning Analyst at ON Semiconductor, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he is responsible for analyzing demand and supply gaps and developing plans to address these gaps. He collaborates with the Business Unit Planning team to validate demand and supports the implementation of demand and supply strategies. Additionally, he monitors manufacturing on-time delivery (OTD) and drives improvements in operations and delivery.
Previous Experience at ON Semiconductor
Wade Zhang previously worked at ON Semiconductor from 2010 to 2014 as a Supply Chain Analyst. During his four years in this role, he was involved in testing and validating planning system functions to ensure they met operational needs. His experience in this position laid the foundation for his current expertise in capacity planning.
Experience at STMicroelectronics
Wade Zhang worked at STMicroelectronics in various engineering roles from 2006 to 2010. Initially, he served as a Process Engineer from 2006 to 2008 for two years, followed by a position as an Industrial Engineer from 2008 to 2010 for another two years. His work at STMicroelectronics contributed to his understanding of supply chain dynamics and process optimization.
Education and Expertise
Wade Zhang earned a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He has developed expertise in using planning systems such as JDA APS (I2) and Kinaxis (Rapid Response), which are essential tools in his current role for capacity planning and supply chain management.
Skills in Capacity Planning and Analysis
Wade Zhang possesses strong analytical skills in capacity planning and supply chain analysis. He is responsible for providing capacity plans that align with product demand and stated capacities. His role requires close collaboration with the solution team to improve and fix bugs in planning systems, ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness.