Sr. Supply Chain Planner

T-Mobile • Downers Grove, IL

27d

About The Position

The Sr Supply Chain Planner at T-Mobile is instrumental in optimizing the flow of products and materials to meet strategic business objectives. They develop and implement supply chain policies and inventory control systems, ensuring materials are available to meet production demands while maintaining cost efficiency. By leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with internal stakeholders, they enhance supply chain processes and align them with organizational goals. Their expertise in complex data analysis and vendor management supports robust forecasting and risk mitigation strategies. Through their leadership, they drive improvements in supply chain performance, contributing significantly to the operational excellence of T-Mobile.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
• 2-4 years - Experience in supply chain planning, including inventory and demand planning in a telecom or related industry required.
• 2-4 years - Experience in developing and implementing supply chain policies and inventory control systems required.
• 2-4 years - Leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes required.
• Supply Chain Management- Expertise in developing and implementing supply chain policies and inventory control systems. (Required)
• Data Analysis- Ability to perform complex data analysis to support forecasting and risk mitigation strategies. (Required)
• Vendor Management- Skills in managing vendor relationships and enhancing supply chain processes through effective collaboration. (Required)
• Strategic Thinking- Capability to align supply chain processes with organizational goals and strategic business objectives. (Required)
• Microsoft Excel- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for handling, analyzing, and presenting data effectively. (Required)
• Problem Solving -Strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions within the supply chain. (Required)
• Communication- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal stakeholders and aligning team efforts. (Required)
• Cross Functional Relationships- Ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships to enhance supply chain operations. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification provided by APICS that validates expertise in supply chain management and operations. (Preferred)
• Supply Chain Management (CPIM) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM): Certification from APICS that demonstrates knowledge in production and inventory management, enhancing efficiency in the supply chain. (Preferred)
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) Certification from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) that indicates expertise in supply management and procurement. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements supply chain policies and inventory control systems to ensure material availability meets production demands
• Leads cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain processes and align them with organizational goals
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize the flow of products and materials
• Analyzes complex data to support forecasting and risk mitigation strategies
• Manages vendor relationships to ensure strategic business objectives are met
• Drives improvements in supply chain performance to contribute to operational excellence

Benefits

• Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches.
• Employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role.
• Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year.
• Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance.
• Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance.
• eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees