Global Supply Planner

Cervélo•Aliso Viejo, CA

1d•$80,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Supply Planner will be responsible for the planning of global supply and placing the purchase orders with our various assembly partners in a timeframe dictated by our delivery schedules. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including external manufacturing & assembly partners, and internal commercial teams from our various global markets to balance supply and demand while optimizing operational efficiency.

Requirements

2+ years of relevant buyer or purchasing experience at a medium to large distribution and/or manufacturing business
4+ years of relevant supply planning experience at a medium to large distribution and/or manufacturing business
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or equivalent through experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working across multicultural teams
Proficiency in supply chain management software SAP (S4-Hana), and the Google suite applications
High-level Excel knowledge (Pivot Tables and Advanced Formulas)
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions based on key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics
Self-motivated, always seeking ways to improve processes, overcome obstacles, and find innovative solutions
Passion for delivering excellent customer service and ensuring the best experience for our partners and end-users
Work well in a team environment, across time zones and cultures, and are flexible enough to manage global communication challenges
Take ownership of your work and drive measurable outcomes that contribute to the company’s growth
Ability to read and comprehend and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English
Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in English

Nice To Haves

Ability to travel 10-15% to Europe or Asia, roughly once a quarter.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with global demand forecasts, ensuring product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Verifies details of Purchase Orders for finished bicycles, framesets, and small parts for all markets.
Communicate changes and cancellations of Purchase Orders with the respective Category Buyer.
Collaborate with the Global Demand Manager to understand demand fluctuations, promotional activities, and seasonal trends.
Assist in identifying gaps between supply and demand and proposing solutions to mitigate risks.
Act as a liaison between regional distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and headquarters to ensure alignment on supply chain priorities.
Support the resolution of supply chain issues, such as production delays or transportation disruptions.
Understand the causality of delivery issues and communicate delivery schedule changes as necessary to stakeholders in the company.
Work as with Marketing, Engineering and Product Management to manage ordering and delivery of project inventory.
Ensure a flexible schedule to respond to messages, and potentially join meetings with European and Asia Pacific partners.
Create and update critical data in the system of record, confirm and upload the details to Bill of Materials and review periodically for accuracy.