Supply Chain Planning Manager - Network Engineering

T-Mobile • Frisco, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planning Manager at T-Mobile plays a key role in aligning procurement and material plans with demand forecasts to ensure inventory levels are optimized to support business objectives and operational performance targets. This role manages inventory across the product lifecycle, coordinating purchasing, production, engineering, and supplier activities to maintain material availability while minimizing excess and obsolescence risk. The manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Logistics, and supplier partners to review forecasts, address supply exceptions, and mitigate potential disruptions. Through regular analysis of demand trends, inventory health, and replenishment strategies, this role ensures alignment between buy plans and forecasted requirements while supporting revenue and service-level commitments. In addition, the Supply Chain Planning Manager supports both forward and reverse supply chain activities—including forecasting, sourcing coordination, inbound logistics, warehousing, material deployment, returns management, and asset recovery processes—to enhance inventory efficiency, reduce downtime risk, and improve overall material lifecycle performance. By strengthening supplier collaboration, improving planning processes, and driving operational discipline, this role contributes to supply continuity, cost optimization, and T-Mobile’s commitment to operational excellence and customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Required)
• 4-7 years - Experience in inventory planning and demand forecasting within the supply chain sector
• 4-7 years - Experience in managing supplier relationships and collaborating with internal teams to align supply chain processes
• 4-7 years - Experience in implementing strategies for inventory control and material management to optimize supply chain operations
• Problem Solving Strong problem-solving skills to address supply chain challenges and optimize processes. (Required)
• Supply Chain Management In-depth understanding of supply chain processes including inventory control, demand forecasting, and material management. (Required)
• Analytics Ability to perform complex data analysis to monitor inventory levels and forecast demand. (Required)
• Cross Functional Relationships Ability to work effectively across different departments to align supply chain strategies with company objectives. (Required)
• Communication Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams. (Required)
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. (Required)
• Strategic Thinking Ability to develop strategic approaches to enhance supply chain efficiency and meet business goals. (Required)
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Master's/Advanced Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or related field (Preferred)
• Supply Chain Management (CPIM) Offered by APICS, this certification enhances knowledge in production and inventory management, improving efficiency in the areas of demand forecasting, production planning, and inventory control. (Preferred)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Also provided by APICS, this certification helps professionals understand and streamline supply chain management, from supplier to customer, and enhances their ability to manage global supply chain activities. (Preferred)
• Six Sigma - Champion Leadership Certification that focuses on continuous improvement through defect reduction, cycle time reduction, and cost savings. Six Sigma methodologies are highly regarded in supply chain management. (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategies for inventory control, demand forecasting, and material management to align buy plan with demand forecast
• Analyzes inventory throughout the product lifecycle to ensure efficient material movement in collaboration with purchasing, production, and engineering teams
• Collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to ensure inventory levels are optimized to meet market demands and support revenue targets
• Enhances operational efficiency by applying expertise in demand and/or replenishment planning
• Monitors and analyzes trends to make informed decisions that support the seamless flow of goods and services
• Supports T-Mobile's commitment to customer service and supplier relationship management through effective supply chain practices

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: Manager