Supply Planner

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General Summary

This role is responsible for leading planning processes within the business segment, with a focus on plant-based scheduling and raw material MRP. It drives end-to-end accountability for Integrated Business Planning (IBP) across demand and supply reviews, ensuring effective supply chain planning, execution, and design. The position partners closely with Operations Management and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to balance customer service excellence, cost efficiency, and working capital optimization.

How You Will Help Connect the World

• Serve as the primary liaison between Business Units and Operations for global planning activities.
• Lead the design and publication of periodic reports on forecasts, inventory, and operations performance.
• Facilitate and own Supply Review meetings to align demand and supply, enabling cross-functional decision-making.
• Track and ensure completion of action items from supply planning discussions.
• Collaborate with Operations to manage capacity in line with the consensus forecast and optimize utilization.
• Resolve escalated issues to remove bottlenecks in the supply chain.
• Analyze and set inventory targets at global and plant levels; monitor and report excess inventory.
• Monitor cross-functional KPIs to ensure a robust IBP process.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives by partnering with Engineering, Sales, and PLM to accelerate time-to-market.
• Mentor and support local planners to build planning capabilities.
• Travel globally as needed to support planning and operational alignment.

Required Qualifications for Consideration

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum four years) with 5+ years of experience in supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end supply chain strategy and planning.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting and analytical tools to challenge unconstrained forecasts.
• Proficiency in SAP and production control systems.
• APICS certification preferred; CPIM and CSCP certifications are desirable.
• Solid background in master scheduling, procurement, and supply chain planning.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality results and drive accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration, conflict resolution, and team empowerment.

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at [email protected]. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo