REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business with Supply Chain focus
• 5+ years of direct experience in supply chain planning
• Proven ability to work independently in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent prioritization and multitasking capabilities
• Strategic mindset with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams
• Direct manufacturing experience
• APICS Certification
• Background in Optical Cables manufacturing/planning

PURPOSE

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for supply chain excellence? Join our team as a Product Line Planner, where you’ll drive seamless coordination of demand and supply planning across key product lines. This role is pivotal in optimizing customer service, inventory levels, and production efficiency—while aligning with long-term business goals.

️ ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Product Line Planner, you’ll be the linchpin between manufacturing, logistics, and commercial teams. Your mission: ensure forecasted demand is met with precision and agility. From scenario planning to KPI tracking, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our supply chain strategy and execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead plant and regional reviews to align supply/demand plans with business objectives
• Develop and manage supply plans for SIOP, ensuring cross-functional alignment
• Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to address supply gaps
• Analyze supply/demand discrepancies and communicate strategic solutions
• Coordinate accelerated recovery plans to meet urgent customer needs
• Monitor KPIs and escalate performance issues proactively
• Support new product launches and phase-outs with robust inventory planning
• Collaborate with global teams to optimize capacity and communication
• Represent manufacturing in forecast consensus meetings to refine MPS/MRP plans
• Participate in Plant Supply Chain Staff to align production and inventory targets
• Provide weekly Product Line Overviews and strategic updates to stakeholders
• Champion supply chain alignment within Product Team structures
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to critical business projects