Parts Planning Manager

Canon USA; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 77,180 - 115,580; Full time

Job summary

Canon USA in Itasca, Illinois is seeking an experienced manager for Service Parts Planning. The role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, managing a team, and ensuring inventory levels are maintained efficiently. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience. This is a hybrid position, requiring in-office attendance three days a week with a salary range of $77,180 to $115,580 annually, reflecting the value of strong operational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience and management of typically two or more regular full-time employees.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct day-to-day operations of Service Parts Planning and 24 X 7 Expeditors.
• Maintain authority for personnel-related decisions and improve internal procedures.
• Plan inventory for all 24X7 models and monitor 3rd Party activity.

Skills

Cross-functional team participation

Advanced Excel

Access

Power Point

Analytical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Overview

Accountable for planning, organizing and controlling the inventory levels of High Value LFS/PPS service parts for the Distribution Center and 3rd Party Satellite Network. Oversees the 24 X 7 Expediting team. Develops and implements strategies that enhance overall operations and customer satisfaction while maintaining cost effectiveness.

Your Impact

• Manages and directs the day‑to‑day operations of the Service Parts Planning and 24 X 7 Expeditors.
• Maintains authority for most personnel‑related decisions within the department and is responsible for reviewing and improving internal procedures to serve the company more efficiently and effectively.
• Satellite Network inventory planning for all 24X7 models and 3rd Party activity monitoring/review.
• Planning of Poing HV and Venlo HV items into the Central Distribution Center, analyzing cost effectiveness of Distribution Center, on‑site and Satellite inventory by model/customer needs.
• Analyzes historical data from monthly inventory reports and aging for pull‑backs and load‑ups.
• Develops, trains, hires, and provides guidance to staff to maintain effective and smooth operations.
• Coordination with Product Support for inventory recalls, product launches, special initiatives and EOL.
• Approves daily purchases to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Discusses credits from core and warranty returns, researches new sources or revenue.
• System development business‑user integration for development and testing of new systems or enhancements.
• Resolves inventory availability issues and actions by working with CUSA, Venlo, Poing and 3rd Party vendors.
• Publishes, distributes, trains, and enforces all current published procedures and standards.
• Works closely with CUSA internal audit groups to ensure all parts processes are SOX compliant.

About You: The Skills & Expertise You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 7 years of related experience and management of typically two or more regular full‑time employees (one of whom must be exempt).

• Cross‑functional team participation in projects both on and off site.
• Travel required, estimated at 15–20% (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).
• Proficient in Advanced Excel, Access, Power Point, and use of analytical tools.

Salary

We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $77,180 – $115,580 annually.

Workstyle Description

Hybrid – This position is full time and offers a hybrid work schedule requiring you to be in the office three days a week and an option to work from home the remainder of the week (unless a specific business need arises requiring in‑office attendance on other days). Note that work schedules and office reporting requirements may change from time to time based on business needs.

Legal Statements

You must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not pursue or support visa sponsorship. All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, orders and mandates, including those we may be required to follow as a federal government contractor/subcontractor.