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The Planner plays a key role on our Customer Focus Team (CFT) at the Business Unit (BU) level. This role has the principal responsibility for managing inventory levels, adherence to demand management processes, alignment, and material alignment to support forecasted revenue and manufacturing plans. The Planner works with the BU Supply Chain Director, BU Planning Manager, or both, in achieving Planning-related deliverables, as per best practice, to align alignment to Creation Performance Objectives. Working closely with the CFT and Buyers, they are accountable for material availability and cost to effectively meet both the customer’s needs and our internal supply chain metrics. Success in the role includes a positive, proactive approach to daily work along with strong communication and organizational skills

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, 

Liase with cross functional departments and global functions as needed 

Address and support resolution in regard to MRB material 

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 Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes 

Drive adherence to the customer MSA with respect to E&O, Inventory Turns, PPV Recovery and other Supply Chain related responsibilities 

Determine and manage implementation dates, and material cost impacts, associated with ECOs, part/project end of life and part last time buy.  

Support execution of End of Life (EOL) programs (transfers, project completion, disengagement) regarding customer liability claims, excess and obsolete material, and any related disposition. 

Accountable for communication of order commits, and supplier order status, to Program Managment, including material shortages 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  

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

Bachelor’s major in business administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Commerce, Operations, or equivalent combination of educational and work experience 

Minimum of 2-3 years of Supply Chain experience 

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 

Can act as a liaison between procurement, customers and other departments within the company. 

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) 

SIOP Process Management Experience (Desired) 

 

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 and/or Mental Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel office equipment, objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally stoop, 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, and the ability to adjust focus.  

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

 

Working Conditions  

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

 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.