Panasonic Connect North America · 6 hours ago
Jr. Supply Chain Planner
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expPanasonic Connect North America is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply and Demand Planner to join their team. This role is responsible for executing demand planning, inventory management, and allocation processes for various Business-to-Business products and solutions.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with Panasonic factories and third-party suppliers to determine availability and place purchase orders
Consistently communicate with Panasonic factories and third-party suppliers to track changes in supply, required order splits, and improvements or degradations to existing ETA dates
Track KPIs for on-time delivery, factory performance to commitment, and third-party vendor performance
Collaborate with other planners to obtain expedite requirements for specific demands
Work with factories and third-party suppliers to accommodate expedite requests
Partner with the Order Management Team to implement allocation plans and update or revise allocations as needed
Support distributors with order ETAs, managing aged inventory, and stock returns
Establish new allocation planning logic and processes and incorporate them within product categories
Explore functionality within current planning systems and identify new ways to improve operations
Analyze processes and identify manual tasks that can be automated; develop and implement automation plans to improve overall process efficiency and reduce internal costs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related field
Three or more years of supply chain experience required, or equivalent university coursework
Experience working with advanced planning tools (such as Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or similar) required, or equivalent coursework
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to work within a team of Supply and Demand Planners
Ability to collaborate with Product and Category owners to prioritize demands and allocate properly
Ability to work with other planners to gather information on demand priorities
Ability to partner with the Order Management Team to ensure proper implementation of allocation plans
Ability to communicate ETAs and constraints to salespeople effectively
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to respond to and redirect emails from various stakeholders in a timely and courteous manner
Ability to collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Channel Management, and Finance to resolve issues
Strong ability to communicate regularly with Planners, Sales, Product Management, and Category Owners
Willingness to learn and evaluate new systems related to supply chain management for process and data quality improvements
Deadline-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
Self-motivated and proactive
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with multiple and changing priorities and projects
Strong organizational and time management skills
Data analytics skills required
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
APICS CSCP Certification preferred
Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
Previous supply chain systems implementation experience a plus
Presentation skills highly desired
Benefits
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings and Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer time, and parental and caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Company
Panasonic Connect North America
Panasonic Connect is a B2B company offering device hardware, software, and professional services for the connected enterprise.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Doreen Bryant, DSL
Talent Development Partner
Nancy Terselic
Inside Partner Support Manager
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