Supply Chain Planning Engineer

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

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We are seeking a data-driven Supply Chain Analyst / Supply Chain Improvement Specialist who is passionate about identifying opportunities, solving complex problems, and delivering measurable business impact. In this role, you will analyze end-to-end supply chain performance, uncover improvement opportunities, and evaluate return on investment (ROI) while partnering closely with cross-functional and external stakeholders to drive sustainable results.

• Apply Right Part Right Time (RPRT) and velocity-based methodologies to identify and resolve supply chain defects impacting flow, service, and cost.
• Analyze large and complex datasets to uncover critical supply chain gaps, lead root cause investigations, and implement permanent corrective actions
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• Lead and support projects focused on integrated supply chain solutions
  , performance optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships to identify opportunities, share best practices, and improve supply chain outcomes.
• Establish and govern effective linkages with business partners, suppliers, and internal functions to ensure alignment and execution.
• Research and recommend industry benchmarks, metrics, and best practices to support optimized supply chains across suppliers and product portfolios.
• Provide Assurance of Supply (AOS) support across the Integrated Components Division to ensure continuity, resiliency, and customer satisfaction.

• Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Engineering, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

Supply Chain Management:

• End-to-end Supply Chain Management (SCM) experience, including post-factory shipment execution.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver supply chain improvements.
• Supply chain risk identification, mitigation, and continuity planning.
• Inventory management and optimization across dealers, distribution centers (PDCs), and manufacturing.
• Experience with inventory visibility, demand signals, order management, and dealer sales analysis.
• Supply chain conformance management using targets, KPIs, and service-level metrics (OTIF, fill rate, cycle time).
• Participation in supply chain network design or redesign initiatives.
• Process integration with suppliers and business partners.

Cross-Team Integration:

• Lead cross-functional collaboration across supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, product, logistics, and dealer networks to align objectives and execution.
• Drive end-to-end supply chain integration by connecting upstream suppliers with downstream distribution and dealer operations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external business partners to ensure process alignment, data consistency, and execution readiness.
• Establish and govern operating rhythms, communication cadences, and escalation paths across teams.
• Enable seamless process integration through shared KPIs, conformance targets, and performance reviews.
• Translate functional requirements into integrated solutions that support velocity, assurance of supply, and service-level performance.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Apply data-driven decision making to evaluate supply chain trade-offs, risks, and ROI.
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends, constraints, and root causes impacting supply chain performance.
• Utilize critical thinking and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) to develop corrective actions.
• Quantify and communicate benefits, risks, and financial impact of alternative supply chain strategies.
• Make…