Planner 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Garmin Benefits

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a Planner 2 for its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

The role focuses on semi-complex material planning, purchasing, and manufacturing activities, with responsibilities for planning finished goods and distribution across Garmin sites. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience, with knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing processes, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of warehouse, manufacturing and service processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan finished goods manufacturing and distribution at Garmin sites and distribution locations.
• Perform materials planning, purchasing, and semi-complex supply chain management.
• Monitor and own department KPI performance and recommend improvements.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve issues.
• Adhere to PPE and ESD requirements in the work area.

Skills

KPI management

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Manufacturing knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

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
• Plans finished goods manufacturing and distribution at Garmin production sites and Garmin distribution locations

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