Supply Chain Planner

Prysmian; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian is a global leader in energy and telecom cable systems seeking an EPR Supply Chain Planner in the United States. You will develop and execute production and inventory plans, align forecasts with capacity, and balance service levels with cost.

This role requires SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and collaboration across Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Customer Service to meet delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of supply chain planning, production scheduling, operations, inventory management, or logistics experience.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP; strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning for assigned product lines, balancing demand, capacity, material availability, backlog priorities, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate compound supply planning with Medium Voltage production schedules to ensure material availability and minimize disruptions.
• Support the S&OP process through analysis of demand, supply constraints, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules and customer-order priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate the production plan and deliveries of product from international manufacturing sites.
• Partner with Commercial teams to review customer requirements, delivery commitments, and supply risks.
• Monitor manufacturing loading and capacity; identify bottlenecks and improve production flow.
• Coordinate material planning and procurement for raw materials and finished goods.
• Analyze inventory health, lead times, and stock optimization; identify root causes and actions.
• Develop reports and dashboards using SAP, Excel, and other planning tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Qlik

Job description

Prysmian is the global leader in energy and telecom cable systems. Every year, we manufacture thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for construction and infrastructure. We also produce a full range of optical fibers, copper cables, and connectivity solutions for voice, video, and data transmission.

With over 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, Prysmian is transforming how the world connects and powers its future. At every level, our people are empowered to make an impact. Join us and Make Your Mark.

Reporting to the Medium Volt Supply Chain Planning Manager, the EPR Supply Chain Planner develops and executes production and inventory plans that support customer demand, operational efficiency, and working-capital objectives. This role connects Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, and Customer Service to align forecasts, schedules, material availability, capacity, and delivery commitments. The planner uses SAP, planning tools, and analytics to balance customer service, manufacturing constraints, inventory investment, and business priorities while driving continuous improvement. Serve as the key planning link between Indianapolis Compounds and Medium Voltage manufacturing operations, ensuring compound production plans align with cable manufacturing demand and customer delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planning for assigned product lines, balancing demand, capacity, material availability, backlog priorities, and inventory targets.
• Coordinate compound supply planning with Medium Voltage production schedules to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, and minimize manufacturing disruptions.
• Support the S&OP process through analysis of demand, supply constraints, capacity utilization, inventory performance, and service risks.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate production schedules and customer-order priorities aligned with business objectives.
• Facilitate the production plan and deliveries of product from international manufacturing sites.
• Partner with Commercial teams to review customer requirements, delivery commitments, and supply risks, and drive proactive resolution.
• Monitor manufacturing loading and capacity; identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve production flow and customer service.
• Coordinate material planning and procurement needs for raw materials and finished goods while maintaining inventory policies.
• Analyze inventory health, DIO, ABC classifications, and excess or slow-moving stock; identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Maintain lead-time inputs and review demand variability, unusual demand, forecast accuracy, and customer-service performance.
• Coordinate expedites and recovery plans with Manufacturing and Procurement when orders or material supply are at risk.
• Develop reports and dashboards using SAP, Excel, and other planning tools; support process standardization and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of supply chain planning, production scheduling, operations, inventory management, or logistics experience.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP; strong Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, prioritization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Wire and cable or industrial manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of S&OP, demand planning, capacity planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• APICS/ASCM, Six Sigma, or related certification.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Qlik, or similar reporting and analytics tools.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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