Director Backend Controller

About the Role

Vishay Intertechnology is looking for a meticulous and analytical professional to fill the role of Back-End Cost Controller. This vital position focuses on managing and optimizing manufacturing costs related to the back-end semiconductor assembly and testing processes. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the operations, engineering, and finance teams across the MOSFETs, Diodes, and Optoelectronic Components divisions to ensure transparency in cost management, promote efficiency, foster coordination between divisions, and aid strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze costs involved in back-end manufacturing such as materials, labor, machinery use, and overheads across both in-house and outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing facilities.
• Detect cost discrepancies and conduct root cause analyses to deliver practical recommendations.
• Assist in preparing forecasts, budgets, and long-term strategic financial plans for semiconductor back-end operations, ensuring alignment with operational objectives through cross-team collaboration.
• Create and update cost dashboards and key performance indicators; provide management with reports on trends, efficiency, and opportunities for reducing costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to identify and execute cost-cutting measures while assessing financial implications of process adjustments, yield enhancements, and capacity growth.
• Oversee inventory levels and valuation pertaining to raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods; ensure correct capitalization and depreciation of back-end equipment.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies; support audits related to cost accounting and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; advanced degrees or certifications such as Master’s, CPA, or CMA are advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cost control roles, ideally within semiconductor or electronics manufacturing sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of back-end semiconductor processes and associated cost factors.
• Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Strong analytical mindset, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of working collaboratively across functions in a dynamic, technology-driven setting.

Preferred Expertise

• Understanding of semiconductor industry cost structures and market trends.
• Experience or familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement techniques.

Location and Travel

• The position is primarily based at Vishay Asia’s regional headquarters in Singapore or at one of the major back-end manufacturing sites located in Shanghai, Tianjin, Kaohsiung, or Melaka.
• Candidates should be flexible and willing to travel periodically to manufacturing facilities as part of their role.