Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

Make Your Mark at Prysmian!

Team Overview and Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Digital Solutions Supply Chain Manager, the Supply Chain Planner is responsible for the daily central planning activities supporting the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes for Telecom Connectivity and Telecom Optical Fiber products. This role will focus on customer satisfaction, operational efficiencies, and inventory control. The position will work closely with the Business, Sales, Engineering, Procurement and Manufacturing teams to meet effective outcomes though analysis and development of production plans that align market demand with manufacturing capacity models. The location for this position will be at the Highland Heights, Kentucky office.

Maintain the production plan / schedule in a daily / weekly basis of the production lines following the Sales Orders priorities and the orders backlog.

Analyzes product specifications, availability and plant capacity and establish accurate lead times.

Work closely with commercial team to align backlog and priorities to meet service standards

Follow up and expedite production, rescheduling and re-planning when needed.

Follow up and expedite raw material with the Purchasing team when needed.

Planning and management of the logistic flows.

For TS-Connectivity, create and send purchase requirements to 3rd party vendors. Monitor and track product shipments from 3rd party vendors to our customers.

Provide recommendations on inventory stocking and replenishment strategies.

Monitor and manage slow moving and obsolete inventory levels

Work with production schedulers to ensure that customer requirements are met.

Maintain and adjust system infrastructure related to product replenishment policies.

Manage replenishment process and place monthly orders with intercompany suppliers

Assist with the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Ensures planning system is updated with monthly sales forecast

Makes production changes at the direction of the Supply Chain Manager

Support the development of Continuous Improvement tools and processes to enhance business efficiency and accelerate performance

Who Are We Looking For?

Bachelor's degree or four-year equivalent degree

3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain or related field, preferred.

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and prioritize duties to meet deadlines daily with limited supervision.

Experience working with SAP, ERP systems, database, or PowerBi, preferred.

Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience reporting data, with attention to detail.

Experience in MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) is a plus.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work within a structured environment.

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

Works out of a normal office environment with standard office equipment available.

Extended periods of sitting or standing at a desk or workstation.

Repetitive tasks such as typing, filing, and data entry, which may require dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Will be required to sit, bend, kneel, squat, use keyboard, read, write, and speak fluently.

Employee will regularly be required to lift and carry objects of 5-10 pounds as needed.

Employee will occasionally be required to lift and carry objects of 15-25 pounds as needed.

Employee will be required to work productively and cooperatively in a high-volume, fast paced, highly pressured environment and be able to respond efficiently and courteously to unanticipated problems and crisis.

This role is not typically exposed to adverse environmental conditions, except excessive eye strain.

When travel is necessary, will be exposed to typical travel environment and surroundings. This can be up to 15% of the time.

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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