Auto OEM Production Planner 2

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a full-time Auto OEM Production Planner to join their team in Olathe, KS. In this dynamic role, you will oversee various planning disciplines, ensuring effective supply chain management, materials planning, and purchasing. You will leverage your expertise to evaluate data, drive decision-making, and contribute to team initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of automotive programs. If you have a passion for planning and a strong background in supply chain processes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Garmin's Benefit Program

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 supply chain processes.
• Evaluate data for decision-making and provide recommendations.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Data Evaluation

Problem-Solving

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 provides 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 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