What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner, Distribution position at CommScope?
In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
As a Distribution Planner, you are responsible for your own material schedule, reviewing current demand, your current supply plan and the current available-to-promise (ATP) quantity.
You will be processing and monitoring daily purchase orders based on MRP results, this in accordance with the overall BU targeted inventory level. Assuring timely delivery of purchased components and finished goods by building a constructive relationship with several supplying parties is a key element in your position.
In your central role between customer and supplier, you will have an intensive daily interaction with customer service in order to offer a high service level based on customer expectations.
You actively contribute in establishing a balanced supply chain, cost-cash-service triangle.
Accountabilities
External/Internal Customer Service
Required
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
As a Distribution Planner, you are responsible for your own material schedule, reviewing current demand, your current supply plan and the current available-to-promise (ATP) quantity.
You will be processing and monitoring daily purchase orders based on MRP results, this in accordance with the overall BU targeted inventory level. Assuring timely delivery of purchased components and finished goods by building a constructive relationship with several supplying parties is a key element in your position.
In your central role between customer and supplier, you will have an intensive daily interaction with customer service in order to offer a high service level based on customer expectations.
You actively contribute in establishing a balanced supply chain, cost-cash-service triangle.
Accountabilities
External/Internal Customer Service
- Respond to Customer Service Team requests/expedites in a timely manner
- Monitor and support fluctuating demands through SAP – MRP system
- Place purchase orders with appropriate dates and quantity in line with MRP requirements
- Monitor daily performance and assess long term business issues
- Manage any shortages or priority allocations with the Demand Planning team
- Foster positive relationships with both external and internal suppliers and customers
- Work with suppliers, customers, logistics and operations team towards continuous improvement
- Run and analyze necessary reports to maintain an accurate schedule
- Support processes on invoice discrepancies, solve discrepancies on incoming material
- Regularly check and support maintenance of master data and system accuracy
- Monitor, escalate and drive solutions for intercompany/supplier deliveries
- Monitor, escalate and drive solutions for customer delivery performance
- Monitor daily performance and communicate to vendors accordingly to improve on time delivery
- Work with suppliers and other members of purchasing team towards continuous improvement in the areas of quality, performance, pricing and lead-time reduction whenever possible
- Maintain order policies and maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing inventory levels
- Analyze safety stocks & forecast to provide recommendations to the Demand Planning team on changes
- Monitor and report on inventory and turns levels in region
- Analyze and report on slow moving inventory
- Work with warehouse and shipping team
Required
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.
- Preferably with 5 years’ experience in a supply chain environment.
- Planner/material controller experience in a systems driven environment
- Problem solving attitude - analytical
- Fluent written and verbal English
- Maintaining excellent customer service levels under pressure/stress-resistant
- Excellent communication skills
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (more specific excel)
- Flexible– enthusiastic – positive – team player
- Working knowledge of SAP
- Other language skills
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.
If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.
CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo
