Parts Planning Manager

Parts Planning Manager

US-IL-Itasca

Job : 33502
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Product Support
CUSA Itasca - Bruning Dr

About the Role

Accountable for leading the strategic and operational planning of service parts to ensure optimal inventory levels, availability, and cost efficiency across a diverse portfolio of production and office print devices. This role combines deep analytical capabilities with strong communication and collaboration skills to support uptime, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Ensures that goals, deadlines and budgets are met and interacts regularly with other managers across the organization.

Your Impact

- Utilize historical usage, machine population data, and service trends to forecast parts demand across multiple product lines and geographies.
- Develop and execute inventory plans that balance service level targets, working capital, and obsolescence risk, especially for high-mix, low-volume parts.
- Manage parts planning through product introductions, phase-outs, and technology transitions, ensuring continuity of service support.
- Collaborate with suppliers, procurement, and service delivery teams to ensure timely replenishment and proactive risk mitigation.
- Leverage planning systems and analytics tools to identify patterns, improve forecast accuracy, and drive continuous improvement for all stocking locations
- Collaborate with various teams to anticipate and plan for seasonal or promotional spikes in demand, ensuring readiness and minimizing shortages.
- Take ownership of recommending, testing, and supporting deployment of planning system enhancements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and user experience.
- Identify opportunities to recover warranty credits by tracking eligible parts, coordinating with service teams, and ensuring timely claims with suppliers or OEMs.
- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure SOX compliance and maintain robust documentation and controls.
- Ensure all export control requirements are followed for international shipments and transactions.
- Lead and mentor planning team, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and innovation.

About You:
The Skills & Expertise You Bring

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 7 years of related experience and management of typically two or more regular full-time employees (one of whom must be exempt).

- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) or equivalent preferred.
- Cross Functional Team participation in projects both on and off site.
- Travel required, estimated at 15-20% (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).
- Proficient in Advanced Excel, Access, Power Point, and use of analytical tools (including Google Chrome equivalents).

- Ability to present to leadership and/or customers on planning performance and effectiveness during Q 's.We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $77,180 - $115,580 annually.

Company Overview

About our Company - Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States and to Latin America and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2024 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 41 consecutive years. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.

To learn more about Canon, visit us at  and connect with us on Linked In at

Who We Are

Where Talent Fosters Innovation.

Do you want your next professional experience to be filled with purpose and opportunity, world-class team members, and impactful work? Driven by our mission of exceeding customer expectations with our technologies and enriching the lives of our local communities and staff, we are a phenomenal team working collaboratively toward common goals. Our employees have a strong work ethic, creativity, and a cooperative spirit.

We believe in integrity, respect, empowerment, and making a difference in the communities we serve. There is a strong sense of pride in what we do individually and together as a team. Join us and discover what it means to work for a global digital imaging leader with an unparalleled reputation for quality and innovation.

What We Offer

Youll be joining a leader in digital imaging and innovation with an immense opportunity to make an impact and create your own rewarding career. We demonstrate commitment to our employees by offering a full range of rewards, including competitive compensation and benefits.

And Even More Perks!

-Employee referral bonus
-Employee discounts
-Dress for Your Day attire program (casual is welcome, based on your job function)
-Volunteer opportunities to give back to our local community
-Swag! A Canon welcome kit and official merch you cant get anywhere else

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