Distribution Planner

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Job Opening:
Distribution Planner
Reynosa, Mexico.

Take your career to the next level! CommScope is hiring a Distribution Planner to join our Global Planning Team, this position is based in Reynosa, Mexico.

How You’ll Help us Connect the World

As a Distribution Planner, you are responsible for your own material schedule, reviewing current demand, your current supply plan and the current available-to-promise (ATP) quantity.

You will be processing and monitoring daily purchase orders based on MRP results, this in accordance with the overall BU targeted inventory level. Assuring timely delivery of purchased components and finished goods by building a constructive relationship with several supplying parties is a key element in your position. 

In your central role between customer and supplier, you will have an intensive daily interaction with customer service in order to offer a high service level based on customer expectations.

You actively contribute in establishing a balanced supply chain, cost-cash-service triangle.

 Accountabilities

 External/Internal Customer Service

Respond to Customer Service Team requests/expedites in a timely manner
Monitor and support fluctuating demands through SAP – MRP system
Place purchase orders with appropriate dates and quantity in line with MRP requirements
Monitor daily performance and assess long term business issues
Manage any shortages or priority allocations with the Demand Planning team
Foster positive relationships with both external and internal suppliers and customers
Work with suppliers, customers, logistics and operations team towards continuous improvement
Run and analyze necessary reports to maintain an accurate schedule
Support processes on invoice discrepancies, solve discrepancies on incoming material

Data accuracy

Regularly check and support maintenance of master data and system accuracy

Past Due Analysis

Monitor, escalate and drive solutions for intercompany/supplier deliveries
Monitor, escalate and drive solutions for customer delivery performance

Supplier Relations

Monitor daily performance and communicate to vendors accordingly to improve on time delivery
Work with suppliers and other members of purchasing team towards continuous improvement in the areas of quality, performance, pricing and lead-time reduction whenever possible

Inventory Management

Maintain order policies and maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing inventory levels
Analyze safety stocks & forecast to provide recommendations to the Demand Planning team on changes
Monitor and report on inventory and turns levels in region
Analyze and report on slow moving inventory
Work with warehouse and shipping team

Required Qualifications for Consideration
 
•    3 years Planner/material controller experience in a systems driven manufacturing environment
•    Working knowledge/experience in SAP.
•    Problem solving attitude - analytical
•    Fluent written and verbal English
•    Maintaining excellent customer service levels under pressure/stress-resistant
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Good working knowledge of MS Office (more specific excel)
•    Flexible– enthusiastic – positive – team player

You Will Excite us if you Have

•    Bachelor or Master’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or equivalent.
•    Preferably with 5 years’ experience in a supply chain environment.
•    Portuguese fluent is highly desirable.

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 talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo