Supply Planning Specialist, Reality Labs

Meta Platforms, Inc.•Sunnyvale, CA

55d

About The Position

Reality Labs (RL) at Meta is a pioneer in the development and manufacturing of innovative Virtual and Augmented Reality products and related Accessories. We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Planning Specialist to join our team. The Supply Planning Specialist will play a critical role in driving business success through complex problem-solving and a passion for delivering results. The Supply Planning Specialist will act as the single point of contact for long-term supply plans for all categories and global supply availability for designated product(s) in their portfolio. The long-term supply plans are essential for driving strategic planning decisions that span the entire Supply Chain. Additionally, the position involves data modeling, simulations, supporting cross-functional initiatives and collaborating on systems development initiatives.

Requirements

4+ years of experience in Supply Planning roles or relevant experience
Experience in scenario modeling, experience building data models with large data sets
Experience working on ERP systems (specifically related to Supply Planning, Order Management, Allocations, and Fulfillment)
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
Experience retrieving insights/reports from data portals (Tableau, Business Intelligence hubs)
Experience presenting/influencing management in S&OP and other strategic discussions
Experience driving decision making through fact-based analysis and rationale
Experience prioritizing and multi-tasking
BS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Supply Planning Systems for generating multi-site build plans considering capacity, material availability, ship-mode strategy, etc
Experience with global manufacturing and CM management
Experience developing solutions for supply chain systems and automation
MS in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or related field
Certification in supply chain/materials management (e.g., APICS)

Responsibilities

Develop and publish 5-year supply plans to key stakeholders, including Global Sourcing, Finance, Business Operations, and others, on a monthly basis. Collaborate with Supply Planners to develop these strategic plans, ensuring they are accurate and aligned with business objectives
Act as the primary point of contact for Global Supply Planning and product availability for designated products throughout their entire lifecycle, from launch to EOL
Engage in the monthly S&OP activities for assigned products providing recommendations for finished goods, materials, and capacity plans
Engage in the weekly S&OE process for assigned products providing information to cross-functional teams to support supply and demand planning objectives
Understands multi-channel demand signals for the products in the assigned portfolios and provides actionable recommendations to respond/adjust trends (e-commerce, retail, enterprise, non-revenue)
Creates and manages weekly build plans/ex-factory requests for assigned products, ensuring alignment with demand requirements. This includes overseeing ship mode management, generating POs, and coordinating shipment commitments to meet business needs
Identification and resolution of supply issues, including assisting in sourcing materials, communication, escalation, and coordination of resolution
Collaborate with Supply Planners to provide accurate and relevant data inputs for Global Warehouse Capacity Planning,
Partner with NPI Operations and Manufacturing Operations to model capacity scenarios and build plans for NPIs to come up with Capacity recommendations for finished goods
Create and optimize advanced data models that deliver valuable insights, empowering data-driven decision-making and driving business strategy forward
Collaborate on cross-functional projects and partner with Supply Planners and the Business Enablement team to design, develop, and implement new features and enhancements within the Supply Planning system
Accountable for supply chain key performance indicators (KPI) associated with the assigned product portfolio