Planner 2

Garmin Ltd.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin Ltd. seeks a Planner 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. You will perform semi-complex supply chain management involving materials planning, purchasing and manufacturing, contributing to planning procedures.

You will coordinate with teams to meet KPI targets, analyze data for informed decisions, and guide junior staff while prioritizing daily workload. A focus on quality and adherence to Garmin policy is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrates Planner 1 competencies and knowledge of warehouse, manufacturing and service processes.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication with cross-functional teams/customers.
• Intermediate MS Office skills are required.
• CPIM/CPM is desirable for advanced qualification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee materials planning, purchasing and manufacturing activities.
• Own department KPI accountability and analyze data for decisions.
• Guide Planner 1 associates and plan daily workload with priorities.
• Coordinate new product introductions related to materials planning and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with Garmin's quality policy and procedures.

Skills

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Planner 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. 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

• Full use and understanding of supply chain, systems, and processes used by area


• Understands/owns accountability for department KPI's


• Evaluates data for decision-making purposes/makes recommendations and commands supply chain processes defined in assigned area of responsibility


• Recognizes issues, explores solutions, and provides timely responses


• Applies Garmin's mission statement and quality policy, and exhibits enthusiasm for and a desire to see Garmin succeed


• 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


• 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

Lifecycle Planner

• Facilitates, coordinates, and project management of new product introductions regarding materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND a minimum of 2 years relevant experience


• Demonstrates all the competencies of Planner 1


• Understands/implements best practices and has a solid understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, and service processes


• Demonstrated strong/effective/professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with ability to communicate with cross functional teams/customers


• Intermediate applicable MS Office skills

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment


• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)


• 5+ years experience in material management, production planning, purchasing or distribution preferably in electronics manufacturing


• 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