Aftermarket Planner - Data Centers

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About This Role:
 

HVAC Global Operations (Commercial and Residential) North America is seeking a skilled and experienced Aftermarket Planner - Data Centers to join our HVAC Aftermarket Planning team. The Aftermarket Planner - Data Centers is responsible for both material planning and procurement activities, and to ensure the seamless flow of materials to meet customer demand. The Aftermarket Planner - Data Centers must have a strong background in supply chain management, sound negotiation/communication skills, and the ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
 

Job Description:

• Purchasing: Responsible for the PO placement process; support the buying/sourcing team to ensure parts/accessories are quoted/sourced in a timely manner

• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to confirm timely delivery of materials and resolve any supply chain issues

• Material Planning: Develop and implement material planning strategies to guarantee timely availability of materials for customer demand

• Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to optimize stock and reduce excess inventory

• Data Analysis: Analyze material usage trends and forecast future material requirements

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance material planning and purchasing efficiency

• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on material status, inventory levels, purchasing activities, and supply chain performance

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all purchasing activities
   

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree

• 7 + years of experience in material planning and purchasing
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in supply chain management

• Certification in APICS (Association for Supply Chain Management) or similar

• Proficiency in material planning software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE

• Experience in material planning and purchasing in a manufacturing or distribution environment

• Experience with international sourcing and procurement

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• English communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; wellness incentives
• Retirement benefits
• Time Off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty; military leave; purchased vacation 
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Healthcare Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account 
• Tuition Assistance 

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