Strategic Supply Planner: On-Time Delivery & Inventory

Ciena Canada; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Canada is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure material availability for on-time deliveries and manage lead times to meet customer requirements. The role collaborates with OEM vendors, supports procurement efforts, and drives inventory strategies across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include maintaining a rolling supply plan, communicating risks and changes, and optimizing stock levels to support production and NPI. Strong analytical and vendor-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Minimum five years of experience in materials management functions.
• APICS certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures rolling, weekly supply plan supports customer commitment dates and communicates risks and improvements.
• Works with OEM vendors on shortage resolution and build plans to close gaps quickly.
• Provides PO coverage and ensures supply aligns with demand and forecast.
• Communicates delivery commitments, supports expedite requests, and participates in cross-functional vendor meetings.
• Performs what-if analyses to project shipment dates and informs suppliers to drive inventory strategies.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

MRP knowledge

Analytical thinking

English proficiency

Vendor management

Education

University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Kinaxis Rapid Response (KRR)

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ciena Canada is seeking a Supply Planner to ensure material availability for on-time deliveries and manage lead times to meet customer requirements. The role collaborates with OEM vendors, supports procurement efforts, and drives inventory strategies across the supply chain.

Responsibilities include maintaining a rolling supply plan, communicating risks and changes, and optimizing stock levels to support production and NPI. Strong analytical and vendor-management skills are essential.