Supply Chain Planner

DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.
• Monitor and adjust parameters in the planning system.
• Use common processes, tools, and information systems.
• Analyze and interpret Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and action plans.
• Execute the daily operational planning process within a specified functional area.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
• Work closely with stakeholders, both internal and external, to develop short-term tactical improvements.
• Use the planning system to drive consistent planning signals across the supply chain.
• Participate in functional process improvement teams.
• Collaborate with North America vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Handle critical ~40 suppliers and manage 1000+ parts.

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

• Proficiency in using MRP systems and ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting and optimizing stock levels.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills to manage material flow efficiently.
• Good English communication skills (both speaking and writing).
• Learning attitude.

• Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Drives Results : Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Global Perspective : Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
• Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Optimizes Work Processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Materials Planning System Utilization : Using the materials planning system to manage supply and demand plans, taking long-term corrective action on exception messages and other alerts based on root cause analysis.
• Part Change Control Management : Evaluating and implementing engineering change requests to meet customer delivery requirements while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Plan for Every Part (PFEP) : Using PFEP principles to ensure delivery of the right part at the right time in the right quantity to the right place.
• Master Supply Scheduling : Establishing and maintaining a valid Master Production Schedule for a family of products.
• Material Planning : Using advanced tools to make decisions related to parts availability, inventory optimization, and root cause analysis.
• Materials KPI Management : Operating in relation to recent or historical outputs to determine next steps to drive improvement and assess gaps to the supply chain performance.
• Values Differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM (IST)