Supply Chain Planner (entry level) – 220071
Description
The LaserJet Supplies planning function manages the
worldwide supply of LaserJet toner cartridges. We are responsible
for managing the relationship with our manufacturing partner. We
interact with cross-functional and regional operations teams to insure
we have adequate supply to meet customer demand while also managing
inventory assets to meet financial goals.
Specific responsibilities include:
- For assigned LaserJet cartridge products, plan supply to match the demand.
- Insure the inventory is balanced worldwide, between 3 major regions.
- Plan inventory to meet customer demand while also managing inventory to financial goals.
- Communicate extensively with manufacturing partner to resolve all day
to day issues and insure that proper capacity is available.
- Conduct routine and ad hoc communication with regional partners to inform as well as respond to expedites and other issues.
- Work closely with forecasters to understand changes in demand.
- When quality issues arise, work with engineering, and other partners. Take timely action toward a recovery plan.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of the IT systems and tools used to accomplish this work.
- Report to management the status of availability and escalate issues as necessary.
- Participate and eventually take a lead in special projects to support supply chain changes to physical or information flows.
Qualifications - your profile
- Must have graduated within the last 12 months or will graduate in May 2008
- This position will be based in Boise, ID
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration with an emphasis in Computer Information Systems
- American Production Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification is a plus
- Project Management Institute Certification is a plus
Familiarity or experience with:
- Contacting clients and suppliers to resolve problems
- Preparing and maintaining progress and other reports
- Supply chain management
- Demand management
- Build schedules
- Order/Shipment planning
- Buy plans
- Systemic planning tools
Skills include:
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Capacity to interpret complex data
- Extensive spreadsheet skills
- Negotiation/persuasion skills
Profile
Job Field: Operations
Locations: United States-Idaho - Boise
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Graduate Job
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
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