Distribution Planner

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn and thrive. The epicenter of this transformation is the network—our passion. Our specialists are rethinking the purpose, role and usage of networks to help our customers increase bandwidth, expand capacity, enhance efficiency, speed deployment and simplify migration. From remote cell sites to massive sports arenas, from busy airports to innovative data centers— we provide the crucial expertise and vital infrastructure your business needs to succeed. The world’s most sophisticated networks rely on CommScope.

We are looking for a Distribution Planner to join our team based in Sorocaba, Brazil.

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

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

Data accuracy

1. Regularly check and support maintenance of master data and system accuracy.

Past Due Analysis

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

Supplier Relations

1. Monitor daily performance and communicate to vendors accordingly to improve on time delivery.
2. 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

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

Required Qualifications for Consideration

1. Bachelor or Master’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Engineering or related area.
2. 3 years’ distribution planning experience in a supply chain environment.
3. Planner/material controller experience in a systems driven environment.
4. Fluent written and verbal English.
5. Maintaining excellent customer service levels under pressure/stress-resistant.
6. Good working knowledge of MS Office (more specific excel).

Skillset

1. Problem solving attitude – analytical.
2. Excellent communication skills.
3. Flexible– enthusiastic – positive – team player.

You Will Excite us if you Have

1. Working knowledge of SAP.

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.