Supply Chain Planner, Senior

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward‑thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about‑locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

The Senior Supply Chain Planner is a pivotal role within our regional supply chain planning department, responsible for orchestrating the end‑to‑end planning and logistics of inbound products from our global suppliers. We are seeking a candidate who takes a proactive, forward‑thinking approach to supply management. You will have the opportunity to assist in defining and controlling inventory levels to meet customer demand while championing a culture of continuous improvement across all planning processes and systems.

At Zebra Technologies, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about innovation and solving complex challenges. We are a company that values a proactive and forward‑thinking mindset. In this role, you will not just be managing supply; you will be shaping it.

We offer:

• A Culture of Continuous Improvement:
  Your ideas are valued, and you will have the autonomy to drive meaningful changes to our processes and systems.
• Career Growth:
  We are committed to the professional development of our employees, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Global Impact:
  You will be a key player in a global supply chain, with the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on our success and our customers’ satisfaction.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
  We offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Supplier & Logistics Management: Build and maintain successful relationships with Global Supply Planner and Logistics teams. Manage incoming supply by tracking, prioritizing, and expediting shipments, and negotiating delivery schedules to align with operational efficiency and customer demand.
• Proactive Inventory Control: Proactively manage inventory health by leading regular reviews of slow‑moving and non‑moving stock (IQR), optimizing safety stock levels, and developing strategies to minimize excess and obsolescence (E&O) risks.
• Strategic Portfolio Ownership: Act as the central owner and subject matter expert for a defined product portfolio. You will develop and execute the end‑to‑end supply strategy, ensuring its alignment with business goals and the entire product lifecycle, from introduction to end‑of‑life.
• Drive Excellence and Innovation: Be a leader in our continuous improvement journey. You will have the opportunity to not just follow standard procedures, but to challenge and redefine them, leaving your mark on the efficiency and success of our supply chain.
• Own Your Success: Take full ownership of your product portfolio’s performance. You will be empowered to make decisions that directly impact key business metrics, from improving on‑time shipment to optimizing inventory and enhancing forecast accuracy.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other global planning teams to mitigate constraints, resolve discrepancies, support new product introductions, and ensure seamless execution of the supply plan.

• Proven experience in a demand planning or supply planning, ideally within a multinational corporation.
• A high degree of ownership, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Demonstrated experience managing external suppliers and/or logistics providers.
• A proactive mindset with a strong…