Auto OEM Production Planner 2

Garmin Ltd.; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dedicated Auto OEM Production Planner to join their dynamic team in Olathe, KS. In this full-time role, you will engage in semi-complex supply chain management, focusing on materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating automotive programs and ensuring effective communication across cross-functional teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects within a collaborative environment, making a tangible impact on the company's operational success. If you have a passion for supply chain excellence and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience required.
• Strong communication skills and understanding of supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage Automotive OEM programs and coordinate planning disciplines.
• Evaluate data for decision-making and guide Planner 1 associates.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Materials Planning

Purchasing

Manufacturing Processes

Project Management

Communication Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Auto OEM Production Planner 2 in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing semi-complex supply chain management relating to materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing and providing input in the development of planning procedures.

Essential Functions

1. Facilitates, coordinates, and project manages Automotive OEM programs encompassing all planning disciplines (NPI, Demand, GSC, Production Planning, and Service/Spares Planning) regarding materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing.
2. Full use and understanding of supply chain, systems, and processes used by area.
3. Understands/owns accountability for department KPI’s.
4. Evaluates data for decision-making purposes/makes recommendations and commands supply chain processes defined in assigned area of responsibility.
5. Recognizes issues, explores solutions, and provides timely responses.
6. Actively contributes to discussions in team initiative toward goal resolution, provides guidance to Planner 1 associates, and plans own daily workload with ability to identify priorities.
7. Cleanliness zone area requirements: This position requires Garmin provided personal protective equipment including SD shoes (Static Dissipative Footwear) to be always worn for an entire shift to minimize the risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and meet specified standards.

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
2. Demonstrates all the competencies of Planner 1.
3. Understands/implements best practices and has a solid understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, and service processes.
4. Demonstrated strong/effective/professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate with cross-functional teams/customers.
5. Intermediate applicable MS Office skills.

Desired Qualifications

1. Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
2. Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
3. 5+ years experience in material management, production planning, purchasing or distribution preferably in electronics manufacturing.
4. Previous project management or team facilitator experience.

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits