Supply Chain Planner II

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. 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.

Being 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.

You’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.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

The Component Supply Planning team plays a pivotal role within the Zebra Global Supply Planning organization with a primary focus on optimizing the supply of components used in Zebra products. Our mission is to establish collaborative end-to-end planning partnership with both internal stakeholders and external multi-tier suppliers. The team manages key supply planning programs such as BTS (Buy Sell team), Strategic Inventory, Supply Assurance process, and the Component Slow Moving Inventory Sales programs.

We are seeking a candidate to join our BTS team and help realize our mission and expand our footprint across APAC supplier base. In this role, you will utilize existing tools and processes to support Part Shortage Management process, and drive improvements of delivery performance of Tier 2 suppliers. Additionally, you will participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the Zebra supply chain.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and actively participate in the deployment of regional supply chain modelswhile providing daily operational support.

• Plan and develop supply schedulesto maintain sufficient inventory positions and achieve operational goals for key metrics.

• Regularly review and adjust the demand planin coordination with internal stakeholders.

• Apply Zebra’s procedures to resolve issues and mitigate constraints(such as capacity or transportation) and execute dual/multi-sourcing activities in alignment with Procurement strategy.

• Perform PO management within Siebel and Oracle systems, monitoring open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery and partnering with Order Management to resolve errors.

• Escalate shortageswithin the broader supply chain organization and work to support resolution.

• Actively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders(including GSP/CSP planners, T1/T2 suppliers, transport agents, procurement, and finance) to confirm production and shipping schedules.

• Actively participate in weekly callswith the procurement and CSP teams.

• Manage supply chain dataand perform ad-hoc analysis as needed to support the function.

• Participate in cross-functional projectsas a representative of the supply chain team.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred
• Work Experience: 2+ years of experience; International Supply Chain experience in service and/or manufacturing a plus

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Oracle knowledge a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Benefits:

We 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.

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