YOUR DAY TO DAY:
We are seeking a Supply Planner who will be responsible for developing and executing effective supply planning strategies to ensure optimal inventory levels, on-time production, and full customer order fulfillment. This role works cross-functionally with operations, production, procurement, demand planning, and logistics to support an efficient and responsive supply chain.

YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Generating weekly supply planning templates for both frozen and slushy periods, identifying operational constraints and capacity risks.
• Review and managing the supply plan, coordinating with the Master Scheduler and Operations team to address issues during the execution cycle.
• Monitor and plan production requirements to meet customer demand, ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries.
• Maintaining optimal stock levels through effective production planning and scheduling.
• Analyzing long-term forecasts to identify potential capacity or material constraints; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborating with the Demand Planner to ensure sufficient inventory coverage for projected demand.
• Maintain and managing MRP (Material Requirements Planning) system data and requirements.
• Regularly reviewing and updating safety stock levels and ABC classifications for all manufactured products in alignment with corporate policies.
• Develop and enhance reporting tools to support the management of seasonal and slow-moving inventory items.
• Reviewing demand and available capacity, identify potential bottlenecks, and propose alternative capacity solutions to meet demand.
• Working cross-functionally with sales, production, and procurement teams to gather insights and data for accurate supply planning.
• Use historical data, market trends, and order history to generate forecasts that inform production and procurement strategies.
• Determining optimal inventory levels considering demand forecasts, lead times, and production cycles.
• Implementing planning strategies to reduce excess inventory, minimize stockouts, and improve inventory turnover.
• Coordinating closely with production to align material availability with manufacturing schedules and avoid disruptions.
• Partnering with the Purchasing team to adjust material orders in response to production plan changes.
• Analyzing material usage trends, lead times, and consumption rates to drive informed planning decisions.
• Identifying opportunities to improve materials planning processes, streamline operations, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Appling best practices and tools to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory control.
• Ensuring strong coordination among all relevant departments to align materials planning with broader business goals.
• Performing additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

YOU ARE THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS JOB IF YOU HAVE:

• Associates degree or equivalent. NAPM or APICS Certification preferred.
• Experience with JDE or SAP required
• 4-6 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain roles.
• Proficiency in using demand forecasting software, inventory management systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, trends, and demand patterns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Problem-solving capabilities and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on materials planning.
• Must be able to meet CGP requirements

SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries' thousands of products have impacted people's lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.