Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic, driven individual whose knowledge and skills will help us take our Global Planning team to the next level. This position is responsible for the planning management of Systems, Hardware and data analytics supporting multiple product lines. The ideal candidate will have an eye for continuous improvement opportunities and a knack for problem solving. You will thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment as you work hand-in-hand and lead communications with Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Management teams to ensure supply strategies are aligned with business goals and objectives.  Come ‘roll your sleeves up’ as your supply chain expertise, proactive analysis of tradeoffs, and timely actions make all the difference in our ability to deliver for customers!

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and scheduling for the Systems and Hardware groups
• Evaluates scheduling priorities needed to support fluctuating demands in sales for the product set that they oversee; including collaboration cross functionally as required
• Act with urgency in establishing kitting, inbounds deliveries, and assembly
• Review and respond to expedites working with the customer service team and operations teams
• Maintain relevant performance metrics; create and drive appropriate action plans to manage performance to them.
• Understand root causes related to deltas; drive cross functional alignment and collaboration across the entire site for metric performance/operational excellence
• Supply Chain analytics and reporting from various data sources to be represented in Excel, etc.
• Participate and provide data in the SIOP process for the Systems group
• Cross train on other product lines as needed & act as backup for other planners
• Facilitate crisp and concise meeting interactions that are effective at defining the constraints, identifying root cause, identifying mitigation needed, and telling the story accurately
• Manage other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Engineering.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain, Operations or Engineering experience a plus.
• Six-Sigma, APICS, CSCP, CPIM or similar certification a plus.
• Understanding of the basic principles and operations of ERP systems and the integration of company functions provided by an ERP system – SAP PP experience a plus.
• Understanding and evaluation of the contents and calculations on the MRP (supply vs. demand) display or report; including how safety stock influences calculations of projected on hand balances in MRP.
• Advanced knowledge of capacity requirements planning (CRP); Detailed CRP knowledge (work centers, labor and machines, routings, setup times, run, standards and move times).
• Proficient skills related to data extraction, data analysis and use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Sharepoint, Smartsheets and Tableau.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment under time constraints