Planner, Supply Chain

Ciena Corporation; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 1.087.942 - 1.450.589; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm in Mexico is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure supply availability for product deliveries. The ideal candidate will manage inventory levels, communicate with vendors, and conduct analyses to enforce supply chain efficiency. A minimum of five years experience in materials management is required, along with a strong command of Excel and effective communication skills. This role values a strategic thinker and promotes a people-first culture.

Formación

• Minimum five years of experience in materials management functions.
• Experience supervising or managing direct reports (3-5 years).

Responsabilidades

• Ensure supply availability for product deliveries.
• Communicate delivery commitments and changes.
• Perform risk analysis and evaluate purchase commitments.

Conocimientos

Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong computer skills, especially in Excel

Kinaxis Rapid Response knowledge

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Thorough understanding of MRP

Strategic thinker

Strong analytical skills

English Level of 90% or more

Educación

University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Descripción del empleo

They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.Planner, Supply Chain page is loaded## Planner, Supply Chainlocations: Guadalajaratime type: Full timeposted on: Publié hierjob requisition id: R030505As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.This position is responsible for ensuring supply availability in support of product deliveries to attain company objectives for on time delivery, lead time and customer requirements. The Supply Planner ensures that materials are available in the supply chain and plan for inventory at acceptable levels. Work to identify if additional supply sources are required and assist with procurement efforts and determine the level of need for the items they must procure.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Ensures that rolling, weekly supply plan in system supports customer commitment dates – communicates both risks (gaps) and improvements.* Works with OEM Vendors on shortage resolution, clear to build schedule and build plans in support of Ciena forecast. Ensures critical shortages and/or capacity constraints are identified and receives the appropriate action to close gaps as quickly as possible. Works effectively with suppliers to resolve supply gaps in support of production and NPI.* Ensures supply plan is covering demand requirements in support of sales order and forecast demand. Provide PO coverage per current process.* Effectively Communicates delivery commitments and changes. Supports expedite requests.* Participates in cross functional OEM Vendor meetings, to ensure On Time build and customer shipments* Performs “what if” analyses of potential opportunities to establish projected shipment dates* Provides key input to suppliers in development of finished goods inventory stocking policies and agility strategies (including components) to ensure effective response to market demands while meeting inventory budgets.* Responsible for communicating forecast/vendor drive information to supplier to drive inventory activities throughout the supply chain* Coordinate “What-if” and Risk/Buy analysis to evaluate incremental purchase commitments required to support potential sales opportunities* Proactively manages forecast and demand consumption along with supply and demand balancing to identify any potential risks or out-of-plan exceptions* Owner of Supplier: On Time Delivery, Lead Time, Inventory and Safety Stock/Reorder Point Replenishment, Metrics as developed within Supply Planning* Works cooperatively with others at all levels of the organization**SKILLS*** Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to work with vendors and employees at all levels throughout the organization* Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Word and Power Point* Kinaxis Rapid Response (KRR) knowledge. Preferred but not required* Experience on supervising/managing direct reports/people (3-5 Years or more)* Effective written and verbal communication skills* Thorough understanding of MRP* Strategic thinker, strong analytical skills, able to synthesize considerable and complex data* English Level: 90 % or more**DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS*** Team oriented* Self-starter* Organized* Attention to detail* Resilient**EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE*** University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration* Minimum five years of experience in materials management functions* A.P.I.C.S. certification preferred but not requiredAt Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.