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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.\nBeing 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.\nYou’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.\nCome make an impact every day at Zebra.\nWhat We're Looking For:\nWe are seeking a dynamic and analytical professional to lead capacity planning initiatives that ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective operations. This role is pivotal in aligning production capacity with demand forecasts, optimizing resources, and driving strategic improvements across multiple manufacturing environments. As a central figure connecting operations, supply chain, engineering, and leadership, you will build the backbone for seamless production and supply chain execution.Key Responsibilities:\nStrategic Capacity Modeling and Analysis\nDevelop, own, and evolve detailed finite capacity models across multiple value streams (e.g., SMT, assembly, testing) to align with demand forecasts.\n\nConduct advanced scenario modeling to proactively assess and mitigate risks related to demand fluctuations, resource constraints, and new product introductions (NPI).\n\nAnalyze capacity utilization, throughput, and efficiency data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.\n\nCross-Functional Leadership and Execution\nServe as the key liaison between Technical Operations, Global Planning, suppliers, and leadership to ensure capacity plans align with strategic business objectives.\n\nLead capacity planning for NPI and factory ramps, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure operational readiness.\n\nCommunicate capacity risks, trade-offs, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.\n\nContinuous Improvement and Optimization\nDrive process improvements in capacity planning methodologies, tools, and systems to institutionalize best practices.\n\nLead debottlenecking initiatives-including capital investments, shift model changes, and process optimizations-to improve throughput and efficiency.\n\nApply Lean Six Sigma principles and industrial engineering methods (e.g., takt time design, time studies) to optimize factory performance.\n\nQualifications:\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.\n\nExperience: 8+ years in capacity planning, production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing operations role. Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is highly desired.\n\nLanguages: Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin.\n\nTechnical Skills:\nExpertise in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using tools like Excel and Power BI.\n\nIn-depth understanding of cycle time modeling, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and factory control systems.\n\nKnowledge of industrial engineering methods, including Lean Six Sigma, takt time design, and time studies.\n\nFamiliarity with AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, or machine learning applications in a manufacturing or supply chain context.\n\nProfessional Competencies:\nA proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional planning initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.\n\nExceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail.\n\nStrong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership.\n\nBenefits:\nWe 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.\nJob Posting Statement:\nTo protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.\nAI Technology Statement:\nZebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. 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