Senior Planner

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to based on BU Best Practice:
Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes
Responsible for all Demand Management related additions and changes to the ERP
Evaluation analysis and customer communication regarding PPV/CPV approval
Requisition Release review and actions as required to support material purchases
Clear to Build Analysis and reporting of Material Availability by project including identification of last part in house
Identify priorities for Buyer actions relating to execution of material plan and material expedites
Address and support in the resolution of MRB material
Liaise with cross functional departments and global functions as needed
Responsible for target customer inventory levels turns projection and inventory optimization
Review and manage strategic material plans (Plan for Every Part Safety Stock etc.).
Perform Bill of Material (BOM) reviews as part of the Quote of Award (QoA) and ECO processes
Drive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O Inventory Turns PPV (Purchase Pricing Variance) Recovery andother Supply Chain related responsibilities
Determine and manage implementation dates and material cost impacts associated with ECOs part/project end of life andpart last time buy.
Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers project completion disengagement) regarding customer liabilityclaims excess and obsolete material and any related disposition.
Accountable for communication of order commits and supplier order status to Program Management including materialshortages and delays
Responsible for the What-If Scenarios and MRP demand date management with forecast and waterfall analysis if applicable
Creation of or direction to create work orders once clear to build
Manage the Supply Chain aspects for selected NPI/LEAP Programs
Help train mentor & coach new planners and team members
Participation in global supply chain projects as subject matter expert for development testing and process improvements
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors major in business administration Industrial Engineering Logistics Commerce Operations or equivalentcombination of educational and work experience
Minimum of 3-5 yrs of Supply Chain experience
Experience managing direct reports
Proficient English business communications skills both written and verbal
Proficiency in operating a computer including using a Windows based operating systems and related software
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint and Excel (v-lookups data filters pivot tables etc.)
ERP system experience within a Supply Chain environment including planning inventory control and purchasing
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Self-motivated team player able to work well under pressure
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities
Ability to define problems collect data analyze information establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variables
Some planning experience within the electronics industry (Preferred)
Experience in Oracle ERP (Desired May substitute another ERP)
Lean Supply Chain experience (Beneficial)
Kinaxis / Rapid Response Experience (Beneficial)

SKILLS REQUIRED:
Ability to multitask & prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Organized self-motivated team player able to work well under pressure
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization as well as directly
with key customer contacts
Exercises independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to achieve objectives.
Self and Independent management of workload and business demands.

Working Environment Conditions
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel officeequipment objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand walk reach with hands and arms; and occasionallystoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and identification peripheral vision depth perception andthe ability to adjust physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
The working environment is generally clean; however this position may be exposed to occasional dust metals/solder occasionalexposure to high noise levels from operating machines or physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employeemust wear designated PPE where required. Otherwise office/business casual attire is appropriate.