Supply Chain Planner

About F5

F5 is a leading provider of cybersecurity and networking solutions that empower organizations to create, secure, and run applications that enhance the digital experience.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Planner to join our team. As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a critical role in driving the tactical execution of our supply plan with our Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on a regular basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop inventory plans by utilizing current demand inputs and collaborating with Sales Operations, Finance, CMs, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure inventory is managed according to constraints and meets internal targets aligned with the business strategy.

• Analyze changes in demand and initiate changes to supply chain master data elements impacting the supply plan.

• Build and maintain 2 years of supply plan, identifying gaps in capabilities vs demand, and prepare supply constraints and recommend resolution scenarios for discussion in the cross-functional S&OP processes.

• Identify ways to improve supply planning processes and tools for assigned areas.

• Create and maintain reporting that summarizes inventory levels, upcoming availability, CM performance, and all related issues that support these key performance indicators.

• Work with Supply Chain group and CMs to resolve scheduling constraints and raw material availability to support current manufacturing plans.

• Participate and drive short-term projects related to supply planning.

• Perform NPI to production supply transition planning as well as creating buffer strategy in early stage and collaborating with CMs for production ramp.

• Cross-trained in F5 customer fulfillment process and outbound logistics.

Requirements

• Experience in Oracle/S&OP software/Salesforce/Agile/Tableau highly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.

• Strong team player; motivated and extremely customer-centric.

• Flexibility required for meeting multiple and changing priorities.

• International/domestic travel required (1 trip quarterly on average).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in operations/supply chain management/business or related field.

• 3-5+ years of experience in areas such as production scheduling, inventory management, purchasing, manufacturing, and/or supply/operations planning is preferred.

Work Environment

• Most duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.

• Some infrequent instances may require the ability to lift up to 50lbs.

• You will utilize a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.

• TRAVEL IS REQUIRED via automobile and/or airplane and may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).

• Position is Hybrid or Remote.