Planning Sr Representative

Job Description

Plans and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning, including when goods should be produced and in what quantity, while optimizing the balance between customer delivery requirements and inventory levels. Interfaces with Marketing, Sales, Production, R&D, Finance, Materials, Logistics, Service Part Organization, Customer Service and contract manufacturers (CM) and original design manufacturers (ODM) to compile, develop, validate and communicate production/shipment plans and associated strategies that support overall business objectives. Uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) system(s) for processes such as inventory tracking, supplier scheduling, process and workflow management, etc. Establishes and manages relationships with suppliers/partners. May be responsible for coordinating new product introduction (NPI), product transfer and new supply chain setup including assuring materials, labor and test capacity are in place to meet volume production. May have global or multi-site inventory management responsibilities. May partner with Sales and Marketing to develop factory support processes for indirect channels and worldwide customer escalations.

• Determines and develops approaches to assignments
• Leads production planning projects requiring coordination with other functions, third parties
• Solves a broad range of problems of varying scope and complexity

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree or University Degree or equivalent.
• Typically 4-5 years relevant experience for entry to this level.
• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience in job and ability to work independently.

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