Specialist, Supply Network Planner

Overview

Job Title:

Specialist, Supply Network Planner

Location:

Round Rock, TX (approximately 20 miles north of downtown Austin). This role supports complex manufacturing lines globally in the Advanced Material Deposition Group and serves as a point of contact for Business Unit leaders to assist with end-to-end supply planning.

• Be the subject matter expert for SAP processes and end-to-end supply chain functions including forecasting & demand planning, purchasing, production planning & scheduling, and distribution planning.
• Serve as the primary business unit contact to mitigate risk of excess and obsolete inventory, identifying outlets globally and collaborating with cross-stakeholder functions.
• Mitigate MRB inventory in partnership with global stakeholders in factories and cross-functionally to support the business.
• Oversee and optimize inventory levels globally; establish inputs for safety stock algorithms to set safety stock levels; ensure days-on-hand (DOH) and overall inventory are optimized and goals are met.
• Coordinate MRP (Material Requirements Planning) settings across MRP controllers to align with stocking and planning strategies.
• Establish global stocking and planning strategies by SKU including make-to-stock (MTS), assemble-to-order (ATO), and buy-to-order (BTO) to optimize inventory while delivering the required service level.
• Manage Division Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) with Production Planning & Operations to mitigate supply constraints and incorporate constraints into the Demand Plan as part of the monthly S&OP process.
• Manage global supply versus demand and allocation decisions with the Business Unit related to finished goods forecast and distribution as part of S&OP and S&OE.
• Support On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance by coordinating improvement initiatives across functions globally.

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience; degree in Operations or Supply Chain Management is a plus.
• 1-3+ years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, or inventory planning & control; master schedule is a plus.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic project management fundamentals to drive organizational alignment (e.g., Gantt charts, project charters, and statements of work).
• Understanding of ERP systems and their integration across company functions.
• Proficient advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and the ability to turn data into information, conclusions, and targeted action.
• Ability to quickly extract and analyze data in ERP systems, assessing supply vs. demand, capacity, and inventory data.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment under time constraints and to challenge if direction or supply plans aren’t sound.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams and drive actions using Microsoft tools (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI).
• Sound decision-making capability and the confidence to implement decisions.

• Six-Sigma, APICS-CSCP / CPIM, or PMP project management certification a plus.
• Understanding of basic operations fundamentals to drive organizational alignment (critical path, resource modeling, theory of constraints).
• Experience in SAP ERP planning systems.
• Understanding of S&OP processes and review of Work Center, Routing, and Bill of Materials parameters that influence accurate MRP signals.
• Knowledge of Work Center: labor vs. equipment, shift schedule, resource quantity, calendar, efficiency;
  Routing: control keys, run vs. set up, yield, interoperation time, dispatching;
  Bill of Materials: parent/child relationships, subassemblies, lead time offsets, critical path, scrap, bulk & backflush implications.

Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making is collaborative across levels and we place our values at the core of how we operate, both inside and outside the office. We aim to have a positive impact on your life and the lives of others.

• Total rewards package beyond a paycheck, including generous benefits.
• Annual bonus eligibility and progressive paid time off policy.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• A values-driven culture focused on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.

Entegris does not provide immigration sponsorship for this role. Equal opportunity employer statement included as required by law.