We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to support our revenue generation and margin goals by proactively identifying and managing risk against our Demand & Supply. The Supply Chain Planner will collaborate cross-functionally with internal Corsair teams and foster relationships with our ODM partners to ensure supply is aligned to our long-range forecasts.
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for end-to-end planning, allocation, and risk mitigation.
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Conduct root cause analysis for stockouts, delays, and overstock situations, proposing actionable improvement plans to minimize inventory exposure and maximize revenue.
- Manage backlog effectively, ensuring on-time customer deliveries by collaborating with cross-functional teams to prioritize incoming shipments, reserve supply, and manage customer orders in alignment with requested ship dates.
- Plan, analyze, and initiate activities such as Purchase Requisitions, Internal Transfers, Work Orders, and Rework to align supply with forecasts.
- Partner closely with Procurement and Channel Marketing teams to provide forecast visibility and make strategic long-term purchasing recommendations.
- Collaborate with internal business teams to achieve quarterly and annual targets.
- Drive successful new product launches by understanding NPI (New Product Introduction) requirements and sustaining volumes post-launch.
- Ensure ODM partners and component suppliers have accurate long-range demand forecasts to maintain an uninterrupted supply chain.
- Continuously assess market conditions and recommend enhancements to improve overall supply chain performance.
- Contribute to team projects and lead process improvement initiatives.
- Support monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) activities.
- Identify and communicate supply chain disruptions to internal stakeholders, spearheading resolution efforts.
- Actively participate in NPI core team meetings, integrating supply chain requirements to ensure successful product launches.
- Coordinate and execute NPI processes, including initial stocking quantities, accessories, and spare parts, in alignment with production plans.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proficiency with MRP systems and planning tools is essential.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data inputs, make data-driven decisions, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively manage competing objectives and make decisions that align with Corsair’s overall business goals.
- Positive and inclusive leadership style with a proven ability to leverage team members' skills and experiences.
- Collaborative communication approach that emphasizes teamwork and mutual success.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, address ad-hoc issues, and close open items promptly and efficiently.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Logistics, or related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in detailed scheduling and material planning within a fast-paced consumer electronics environment.
- Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems and BI reporting tools.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage stakeholders and navigate high-pressure situations.
- Self-motivated and committed to achieving the highest standards of service, implementation excellence, and on-time delivery.
- Strong leadership abilities, coupled with excellent organizational skills, self-motivation, and a results-oriented mindset.
- Expertise in forecasting, MRP, transportation, supply chain, inventory management, and warehousing practices.
- Advanced skills in MS Office applications, with a particular focus on Excel.
- Strong sense of urgency and meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficient in English with strong verbal and written communication capabilities.
Nice to Have:
- High volume CE / Consumer Electronics experience
- Supply Chain accreditation (ASCM/APICS/ISM/etc.) is preferred.
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