Import - Export Planner

I. Who We Are

Founded in 1953, Electrical Components International (ECI) is one of the worlds leading suppliers of electrical distribution systems, control box assemblies, and other critical engineered components for diversified markets. With 25,000 employees and 37 global manufacturing locations, ECI is the trusted partner to market leaders with 500 customers. At ECI, we power smart, connected, and electrified solutionsTM that help solve the most complex challenges.

Since 2020, we have embarked on a successful journey to transform the company, delivering significant value to our customers, investors and employees. As part of our strategic plan, we have defined key pillars to support and accelerate on our growth trajectory. One of these core pillars is focused on driving excellence in our supply chain operations through enhanced capabilities, tools and processes. To execute our strategy, we are looking to strengthen our supply chain organization with an Import/Export Planner.

II. Key Responsibilities

The Import/Export Planner for Supply Chain will ensure all import and export activities are conducted smoothly, adhering to compliance and international trade regulations by monitoring and managing global inventories and forecasting sales and production levels for materials that are needed. This includes tracking inventory delivery performance and response time, as well as handling capacity planning and other logistics projects. The role of Supply Chain Planner is critically important to the successful operation of an organization by meeting customer demand, increasing efficiency, decreasing waste, and lowering costs.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain Import/Export Activities: Ensure all import and export activities are conducted smoothly, adhering to compliance and international trade regulations.
• Logistics Execution: Oversee logistics operations to ensure they are executed according to plan and timelines.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and adjust production plans to maintain balanced inventory levels for each phase of transition.
• Supplier Coordination: Ensure material releases are aligned with product launches and that they account for phase-in and phase-out cycles.
• Customer Service Collaboration: Establish and maintain strong relationships with the customer service team to ensure demand is accurately reflected in the production plans for NA and Asia.
• KPI Tracking: Track and monitor internal and external performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics, to improve supply chain performance. Engage with PMO office as required.
• Planning Activities: Plan both short- and long-term to align supply and demand to support inventory needs, project forward-looking inventory positions and financial implications, monitor weekly and monthly production plans, prioritizing work orders, monitor movement of materials through purchasing, storage, production, and retail distribution, set preferred stock levels and prevent excess inventory, make recommendations on flow considerations, engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability
• Perform other duties as assigned.

III. Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or import/export operations.
• Experience presenting complex ideas to management.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle).

IV. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to build relationships and influence others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English/Mandarin).
• Very strong project and process management skills, including ability to independently disaggregate problems into defined workplans.
• Must be agile to quickly adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Ability to effectively manage conflict.
• Proven skills being resourceful using tools and methods to resolve issues.
• Approach conflicts as opportunities; understand others quickly.
• Demonstrate ability to work across functional and geographic boundaries is required.
• Display strong sense of urgency and initiative with consistent and effective follow up.
• Proficiency using MS Office products and possess technical skills using ERP systems.

V. Company Values & Job Competencies

• Company Values: Safety, Accountability, Integrity & Ethics, Respect & Empathy
• Core Competencies: Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, Flexibility & Adaptability
• Individual Contributor Job Competencies: Quantity & Quality of Work, Technical Skills & Continuous Learning
• Supervisor & Manager Job Competencies: Decision Making, Developing Others, Continuous Improvement
• Director & Above Job Competencies: Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Results

ECI only accepts applications through the Careers tab of its corporate website at www.ECIntl.com. Occasionally, our job descriptions end up on third party job sites. If youre viewing this job description on a site other than ours, please go to www.ECIntl.com and click on Careers under the History of ECI tab across the top of the page.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met or encountered to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Electrical Components International is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.