Strategic Supply Chain Planner — Manufacturing

Keysight Technologies; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support supply readiness, material planning, and supply-and-demand coordination. The role collaborates with customers and internal teams to maintain balanced supply plans and drive improvements.

The candidate will coordinate new part setups, guide operational execution, and analyze data to identify trends and optimize planning accuracy. Strong communication and Excel expertise are essential for success in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, materials planning, production planning, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Oracle ERP, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and web-based business systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including Bills of Material (BOM) and planning requirements for new products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Balancing: Regularly review supply chain plans and balance materials to ensure supply readiness and minimize potential disruptions.
• Supply & Demand Management: Coordinate supply and demand activities and communicate effectively with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• New Part Setup: Coordinate and execute new part setups to support smooth integration into supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Operational Execution: Provide direction and guidance to operational teams to support timely execution of supply chain plans.
• Data Analysis: Gather, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, address issues, and support informed business decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities and implement improvements that increase efficiency, planning accuracy, and overall supply chain performance.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Oracle ERP

Kinaxis Rapid Response

Job description

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to support supply readiness, material planning, and supply-and-demand coordination. The role collaborates with customers and internal teams to maintain balanced supply plans and drive improvements.

The candidate will coordinate new part setups, guide operational execution, and analyze data to identify trends and optimize planning accuracy. Strong communication and Excel expertise are essential for success in a manufacturing environment.