Supply Planner II

Avnet; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401K and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Family Support

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA / FSA

Education Assistance

Development Resources

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Avnet is seeking a material planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate the efficient movement of materials to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. You will work with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality to meet production goals and maintain data integrity in procurement systems.

The role requires typically 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Kinaxis. Travel may be required as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in material planning or related field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP or Kinaxis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine material needs and availability of stock.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality to meet production goals.
• Ensure required parts and materials are available to meet customer and inventory needs.
• Reschedule plans to meet changing orders, manpower, or material shortages.
• Maintain data integrity for procurement systems and BOMs.

Skills

ERP experience

Excel skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary

Plans, schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of material by planning, setting up and releasing work orders to provide continuous product flow and on-time delivery of customer orders.

Principal Responsibilities

• Determines material needs and availability of stock.
• Works closely with operations, purchasing, engineering, and quality departments to achieve production goals.
• Insures that the required parts and materials are available to meet both customer and inventory needs.
• Rearranges schedules to meet changing requirements such as customer orders, manpower, or material shortages and plant load.
• Responsible for procurement business system data input and integrity; creates and maintains bills of material and parts/commodities numbers in supply chain management or other enterprise wide systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles, theories and concepts in area of discipline. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.
• Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion. May receive some limited guidance for new assignments. Work may be reviewed for overall adequacy.
• Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.
• Actions may impact the success of the overall department and/or the organization. Failure to accomplish work or erroneous decisions may result in delays to projects, loss of revenue or allocation of additional resources to remedy.

Work Experience

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education And Certification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• May be required to maintain certification in a quality management method, e.g., Lean, Six Sigma
• SAP or equivalent ERP experience preferred
• Kinaxis or equivalent experience preferred
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Position may require the ability to travel

What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].