Supply Chain Planner

Roles and Responsibilities

Apply a structured Planning methodology and release Hardware and Software Orders that impact Elgin Factory and Contract Manufacturing partners

Assess Inventory, Shortage, Excess and Obsolescence

Create a Planning strategy working with various stakeholders including Supply Planning

Identify, analyze, and prepare risk mitigation for Supply Shortages

Consult and coach team, functional members

Support communication efforts

Support and engage leaders when and where necessary

Coordinate efforts with continuous Improvement by working with team members

Be proficient in Blue Yonder Factory Planning Tool, Tableau, Google Sheets, and Oracle EBS system

Track and report issues

Define and measure success metrics

Actively improve processes and participate in Kaizen

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Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal.

Excellent active listening skills.

Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences.

Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.

Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.

Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations.

Forward-looking with a holistic approach.

Organized with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics.

Problem-solving and root cause identification skills.

Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization.

Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others.

Acute business acumen and understanding of Planning Tools and factory processes.

Familiarity with Planning approaches and phases of product life cycles

Intermediate Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

  
  


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  Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  
  


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  Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  
  


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  Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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