Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist

Associate Supply Chain Planning Specialist responsibilities include ensuring materials are available for production, reviewing on-hand vs. required inventory across products, prioritizing needs, setting inventory levels, and planning where materials should be sent. Use MRP to compare demand and supply for purchased parts, identify shortages, and update plans as inventory changes. Use BOMs to identify required parts, monitor inventory against the BOM, and adjust orders accordingly. Forecast material needs and build delivery schedules so parts arrive when needed. Support product changes across the lifecycle, including new launches, production ramp-ups, and end-of-life phase-outs. Collaborate with Sourcing/Procurement to set inventory targets, reduce working capital, and drive cost savings, affordability, and process improvements. Assess supplier and supply chain capacity, review lead times, flag time-critical purchases, and work with suppliers to deliver on time and at the right quality. Partner with Program Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to solve problems, meet build/test schedules, and communicate current/potential shortages and their impact.