Planner 2

Overview: We are seeking a full-time Planner 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for performing semi-complex supply chain management relating to materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing and provides input in the development of planning procedures. Responsibilities: Essential Functions Full use and understanding of supply chain, systems, and processes used by area Understands/owns accountability for department KPI’s Evaluates data for decision-making purposes/makes recommendations and commands supply chain processes defined in assigned area of responsibility Recognizes issues, explores solutions, and provides timely responses Applies Garmin’s mission statement and quality policy, and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed Actively contributes to discussions in team initiative toward goal resolution, provides guidance to Planner 1 associates, and plans own daily workload with ability to identify priorities Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards Lifecycle Planner: Facilitates, coordinates, and project management of new product introductions regarding materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing Demand Planner: Performs demand planning tasks including gathering data on product demand and working with customers to make recommendations for changes to forecast while considering channel inventory and sell-through GSC Planner: Plans finished goods manufacturing and distribution at Garmin production sites and Garmin distribution locations OEM Program Planner: Facilitates, coordinates, and project management of Automotive OEM programs encompassing all planning disciplines (NPI, Demand, GSC, Production Planning, and Service/Spares Planning) regarding materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing Repair and Service Parts Planner: Plans the repair of current production items and manages service parts inventory to support customer needs after the end of mass production Materials Planner: Monitors component/raw materials inventory and coordinates Lifetime Buys (LTBs) of aviation, consumer, or OEM material to support the production of Garmin products throughout the product life cycle Production Planner: Interprets demand, develops production plans, and manages inventory of items produced at Garmin manufacturing sites Inventory/Distribution Planner: Responsible for distribution and inventory planning tasks including the slotting of inventory, replenishment of sales orders for warehouse and retail sales leading distribution and inventory related projects Warehouse Distribution Planner: Monitors the health of the warehouse, prioritizes work, supports operations, and troubleshoots orders to ensure a smooth and quick turnaround time from order creation to delivery for all customers Vendor-Managed Inventory Planner: Responsible for any activities including storage, distribution, and replenishment of material held at offsite locations, collaborating directly with customers and other Garmin teams to fulfill customer requirements Qualifications: Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience Demonstrates all the competencies of Planner 1 Understands/implements best practices and has a solid understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, and service processes Demonstrated strong/effective/professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate with cross functional teams/customers Intermediate applicable MS Office skills Desired Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) 5+ years experience in materi…

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