What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner 2 position at Garmin?
Overview
We are seeking a full-time Demand Planner 2 in our Olathe, KS location. 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.
Essential Functions
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
We are seeking a full-time Demand Planner 2 in our Olathe, KS location. 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
- Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
- 5 years experience in material management, production planning, purchasing or distribution preferably in electronics manufacturing
- Previous project management or team facilitator experience
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits
