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POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Materials Planner for Global Support is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end material planning process to ensure the seamless availability and distribution of products, spare parts, and raw materials to meet global service requirements. This role focuses on optimizing inventory, minimizing costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain efficiency and support operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Material Planning and Forecasting

• Develop and manage material planning strategies to support global service needs, including spare parts, finished goods, and raw materials.
• Analyze demand forecasts, inventory levels, lead times, and historical usage to determine optimal reorder quantities.

• Anticipate changes in material demand based on market trends, install base, and customer feedback.

   

Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
• Optimize inventory holding across multiple global locations to balance cost-efficiency and responsiveness.

• Lead initiatives to streamline material movement and improve warehouse efficiency.

   

End-of-Life (EOL) and Last Time Buy (LTB) Management

• Plan and execute EOL and LTB strategies for discontinued parts, ensuring adequate coverage for service support.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to validate EOL/LTB requirements and minimize risks.

   

Supplier Management

• Build strong relationships with global suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.

• Conduct supplier performance reviews based on metrics such as quality, delivery speed, and cost-effectiveness.

   

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with service logistics, engineering, quality, and finance teams to align material planning with business objectives.

• Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes by adjusting material plans to account for new designs or updates.

   

Process Documentation and Improvement

• Document current material planning processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Develop and implement best practices to enhance planning accuracy, cost control, and communication with global stakeholders.

   

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Management

• Monitor and improve material planning KPIs, such as inventory turnover, on-time delivery, and service level performance.

• Utilize data analytics tools to generate insights and drive continuous improvement.

   

Forecast Communication

• Establish robust systems to communicate demand forecasts and changes to suppliers and internal teams.

• Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency and alignment in planning efforts.

   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES