Planner 2

Garmin International, Inc.•Olathe, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Garmin is seeking a full-time Planner 2 at its U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. The role performs semi-complex supply chain management related to materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing, and provides input into the development of planning procedures. The specific planning responsibilities depend on the assigned area, which may include lifecycle, demand, GSC, OEM program, repair and service parts, materials, production, inventory/distribution, warehouse distribution, or vendor-managed inventory planning. The Planner 2 uses and understands the supply chain systems and processes for the assigned area, takes accountability for department KPIs, evaluates data and makes recommendations, and applies defined supply chain processes. The role identifies issues, explores solutions, responds in a timely manner, contributes to team initiatives, provides guidance to Planner 1 associates, and manages daily workload priorities. The position requires Garmin-provided static dissipative footwear to be worn throughout the shift in the designated cleanliness zone to minimize electrostatic discharge risk and meet specified standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Demonstrates all competencies of Planner 1.
Understands and implements best practices and has a solid understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, and service processes.
Strong, effective, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with cross-functional teams and customers.
Intermediate applicable Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
5+ years of experience in material management, production planning, purchasing, or distribution, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
Previous project management or team facilitator experience.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-complex supply chain management related to materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing.
Provide input into the development of planning procedures.
Use and understand the supply chain systems and processes used by the assigned area.
Take accountability for department KPIs.
Evaluate data for decision-making, make recommendations, and execute supply chain processes within the assigned area.
Recognize issues, explore solutions, and provide timely responses.
Apply Garmin’s mission statement and quality policy, and contribute enthusiastically to Garmin’s success.
Contribute to team discussions and initiatives toward goal resolution.
Provide guidance to Planner 1 associates and plan daily workload, identifying priorities.
Depending on assignment, coordinate and manage new product introductions; perform demand planning; plan finished-goods manufacturing and distribution; coordinate Automotive OEM programs across planning disciplines; plan repairs and service-parts inventory; monitor component and raw-material inventory and coordinate lifetime buys; develop production plans and manage production inventory; perform distribution and inventory planning; monitor warehouse operations and troubleshoot orders; or manage offsite vendor-held material storage, distribution, and replenishment.
Wear Garmin-provided static dissipative footwear throughout the shift in the designated cleanliness zone.