Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

Supply Chain Planner role at Corsair.

• Accountable for end-to-end planning, allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Demonstrates excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Conduct root cause analysis for stockouts, delays, and overstock situations, proposing actionable improvement plans to minimize inventory exposure and maximize revenue.
• Manage backlog effectively, ensuring on‑time customer deliveries by collaborating with cross‑functional teams to prioritize incoming shipments, reserve supply, and manage customer orders in alignment with requested ship dates.
• Plan, analyze, and initiate activities such as Purchase Requisition s, Internal Transfers, Work Orders, and Rework to align supply with forecasts.
• Partner closely with Procurement and Channel Marketing teams to provide forecast visibility and make strategic long‑term purchasing recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal business teams to achieve quarterly and annual targets.
• Drive successful new product launches by understanding NPI (New Product Introduction) requirements and sustaining volumes post‑launch.
• Ensure ODM partners and component suppliers have accurate long‑range demand forecasts to maintain an uninterrupted supply chain.
• Continuously assess market conditions and recommend enhancements to improve overall supply chain performance.
• Contribute to team projects and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Support monthly SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) activities.
• Identify and communicate supply chain disruptions to internal stakeholders, spearheading resolution efforts.
• Actively participate in NPI core team meetings, integrating supply chain requirements to ensure successful product launches.
• Coordinate and execute NPI processes, including initial stocking quantities, accessories, and spare parts, in alignment with production plans.
• Skilled in ERP systems such as Oracle and SAP, MRP, BOM (Bill of Materials), and analytics/reporting tools like Power BI.
• Experienced in collaborating and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders to synchronize and implement action plans effectively.
• Proficient in analyzing and managing large datasets using Excel and BI tools to generate detailed product segment overviews, trends, and summaries.
• Committed to maintaining professional integrity in all internal and external engagements.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Operations Management and brings 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning.

To excel in this role, you must be an ambitious professional with a robust background in supply chain planning. A deep understanding of best practices, key principles, and a strong working knowledge of analytics and reporting are essential. These qualities, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement, excellent communication skills, and a drive to succeed, will ensure both your success and that of Corsair.

• Experience:
  
  Proficiency with MRP systems and planning tools is essential.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, is required.
• Analytical Capability:
  Strong organizational skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data inputs, make data‑driven decisions, and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Decision‑Making:
  Ability to effectively manage competing objectives and make decisions that align with Corsair’s overall business goals.
• Leadership:
  Positive and inclusive leadership style with a proven ability to leverage team members’ skills and experiences.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  A collaborative communication approach that emphasizes teamwork and mutual success.
• Adaptability:
  Ability to handle multiple tasks, address ad‑hoc issues, and close open items promptly and efficiently.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Logistics, or related disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience:
  
  5–8 years of hands‑on experience in detailed scheduling and material planning within a fast‑paced consumer electronics environment.
• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive experience with MRP/ERP systems and BI reporting tools.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excepti…