Supply Chain Planner

Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations

This role is responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning, allocation, and risk mitigation, ensuring seamless operations and efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve inventory challenges, such as stockouts, delays, and overstock situations, by implementing proactive improvement strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Backlog Management: Ensure on-time customer deliveries by coordinating with cross-functional teams to prioritize incoming shipments, allocate inventory, and manage customer orders based on requested shipping dates.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Plan, analyze, and initiate activities like Purchase Requisitions, Internal Transfers, Work Orders, and Rework to align supply with forecasted demand.
• Strategic Procurement Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement and Channel Marketing teams to enhance forecast visibility and provide long-term purchasing recommendations.
• New Product Launches: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring smooth launch execution and sustained supply post-launch.
• Supplier Coordination: Ensure ODM partners and component suppliers receive accurate long-term demand forecasts to maintain an uninterrupted supply chain.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess market conditions and recommend enhancements to optimize supply chain performance.
• SIOP Support: Participate in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) activities to align supply and demand.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and address supply chain disruptions, proactively leading resolution efforts with internal stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), MRP tools, BOM (Bill of Materials), Power BI, and Excel to generate insights, track trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work effectively with internal business teams to meet quarterly and annual targets, while ensuring smooth execution of supply chain strategies.

Essential Skills and Experience

Success in this role requires a strong foundation in supply chain planning, expertise in data analytics and reporting, and a continuous improvement mindset. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a drive to optimize processes.

Key Requirements and Attributes:

• Supply Chain Expertise: Proficiency in MRP systems, planning tools, and supply chain best practices.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize multiple data inputs, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions to optimize supply chain performance.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Capable of balancing competing objectives while ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Positive and collaborative leadership style, with the ability to leverage team strengths and work effectively across departments.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities, address ad-hoc challenges, and close open tasks efficiently.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 5–8 years of hands-on experience in detailed scheduling, material planning, and supply chain management.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), Power BI, and other analytics/reporting tools.