Sr Supply Chain Planning Manager

T-Mobile • Coppell, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Supply Chain Planning Manager at T-Mobile is crucial in synchronizing procurement plans with prevailing demand forecasts, ensuring that inventory levels across all locations are optimized to meet corporate objectives. This role oversees a significant annual spend in Device and/or Network sectors, spearheading requisition processes and securing executive approvals. By leading weekly cross-functional meetings, the manager effectively addresses exceptions, mitigates supply disruptions, and promotes alignment across product lines. The role is also responsible for developing strategies to address supply chain or OEM-related challenges and enhancing the performance metrics of the IPP team. With a focus on strategic supply chain management, this position significantly contributes to the operational efficiency and goal achievement of T-Mobile.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of related work experience OR Advanced degree with 3 years of related experience.(Required)
• Acceptable areas of study include Supply Chain, Business, or Economics (Required)
• 4-7 years Experience in supply chain planning and inventory management in the telecommunications sector (Required)
• 4-7 years Experience in leading cross-functional teams to address supply chain disruptions and align product lines (Required)
• 4-7 years Experience in developing and implementing strategic supply chain management solutions (Required)
• Strategic Planning- Ability to develop and implement long-term strategies to enhance supply chain efficiency and meet organizational goals. (Required)
• Supply Chain- Deep understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, inventory management, and logistics. (Required)
• Problem Solving- Strong problem-solving skills with the capability to address and resolve operational challenges effectively. (Required)
• Analytics- Proficiency in using analytical tools and methodologies to evaluate supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities. (Required)
• Cross Functional Relationships- Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure alignment and integration of supply chain strategies. (Required)
• Microsoft Excel- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. (Required)
• Communication- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for clear and effective stakeholder engagement. (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Master's/Advanced Degree Supply Chain Management or Business Administration (Preferred)
• Leadership- Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and direct a team, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. (Preferred)
• Change Management- Experience in managing change, ensuring smooth transition and adoption of new processes or systems within the supply chain. (Preferred)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification from APICS that demonstrates knowledge and organizational skills for developing more streamlined operations. (Preferred)
• Six Sigma - Champion Leadership Certification that indicates expertise in the methodologies and tools of Six Sigma for process improvement and quality management. (Preferred)
• Supply Chain Management (CPIM) Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). This certification from APICS provides professionals with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company's global operations. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Aligns buy plans with current demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels across all locations and are in alignment with corporate goals
• Oversees annual spend in Device and/or Network sectors, spearheading requisition processes and securing executive approvals
• Leads weekly cross-functional meetings to address exceptions, mitigate supply disruptions, and promote alignment across product lines
• Develops strategies to address supply chain or OEM-related challenges
• Enhances the performance metrics of the IPP team
• Contributes to the operational efficiency and goal achievement of the organization through strategic supply chain management

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.
• 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