Manager – Supply Chain Planning

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Supply Chain Planning Team is responsible for translating the regional demand streams into an executable supply plan. Supply requirements are moderated by the Team to ensure that inventory positions are appropriate to meet the demand requirements relative to; product lifecycle, inventory on order and in transit, finished goods and inventory quality. The Manager Supply Chain Planning ensures supply of product and/or services to support Zebra’s desired customer service requirements while balancing operational efficiency and cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions.
• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems.
• Ensures materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels.
• Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering.
• Reviews and approves consensus demand to drive operating plan
• Overviews and ensures system requirements for safety stock/MRP overdrive are implemented
• May prepare material requirement plans using enterprise resource planning systems.
• Understand supply chain costs and manages key metrics for delivery, freight, and inventory quality.
• Sets operational goals for key metrics. Ensure metrics driven to root causes and process changes implemented where needed
• Responsible for the training, development, and management of talent within organization.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Work Experience: 6+ years of experience, including at least 2 years as a team lead or supervisor

Key Skills and Competencies

• Related experiences in the field of business operations, customer support, demand/supply planning of relevant industries.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to detail / quality
• Strong process adherence
• Fluent level of English (written and verbal) as well as local language as applicable
• Advanced knowledge of the region and / or product lines supported
• Strong leadership skills coupled with a desire and ability for continuous learning / self-development
• Strong communication skills (listening, providing clear and concise information, using proper language and grammar)
• Intermediate problem solving skills
• Intermediate presentation skills
• Strong working knowledge on Oracle and MS Excel

Benefits:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

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