Global Spare Program Planner

Let’s search for your next career at TEL. Use the form below to search our current opportunities and then apply. Please consider joining our Talent Community so that we may continue to engage with you.

Job Description

Global Spares Program Planner

Job Responsibilities:

• Plans and implements activities related to the timely, cost-effective procurement, inventory control, planning and quality control of production materials.
• Ensures the availability of materials in the supply chain, as scheduled, and the maintenance of inventory at minimum acceptable levels.
• Coordinates with finance/accounting on matters involving inventory carrying costs.
• Reviews and plans requirements for acceptable inventory.
• Research and author customer requirements, proposals, and cost estimates through courteous and professional customer service in response to incoming phone calls / emails for spare parts registration.
• Address all changes to part obsolescence and updating superseded item(s).
• Responsible for consolidating Genpos Spares forecasting and managing TMEA internal production manufacturing Spares requests, managing customers spares buy back process and FY part pricing strategy practice.
• Applying Lean methodology to eliminate waste in the value creation process and controlling variation by reducing the probability that an error or defect will occur.
• Use advanced knowledge in SAP, ERP, and other software programs to accomplish job tasks.
• Interface between customer, distribution centers and engineering to support overall equipment effectiveness targets.
• Understand and adhere to Quality System Compliance to ensure processes consistently fulfill requirements and meet customer needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of master’s degree and professional level experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• A self-motivated team player with a track record of supporting customer needs.
• Continuous improvement mindset supported by LEAN knowledge.
• Experience in Semiconductor Manufacturing technology or Capital Equipment Manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Data analysis
• Strong knowledge in SAP ERP system

Physical Job Requirements:

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required, which would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 35 pounds. This position also requires 4 to 6 hours per day at a computer screen/keyboard.

Diversity creates an innovative culture. TEL US is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SubsidiaryTEL Manufacturing and Engineering of America, Inc.