Bose Corporation Hiring for Supply Chain Network Planner at Atlanta, GA Full Time

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

At Bose, we are constantly learning and constantly curious. We never stop imagining what better sound sounds like. The Product team leads the transformation of ideas through research, design, development, marketing, and sales, unleashing the transformative power of sound and delivering the best products on the market.

Job Description

Network Planners have a deep understanding of Supply Chain planning, Manufacturing and IBP best practices identifying opportunities for tool and process improvements. They act as the focal point for information, communication and escalation of major supply constraints to internal Bose forums for rapid resolution and lead facilitators and drivers of the S&OP process as well as supply balancing routines to develop a feasible supply plan. Network Planners are accountable for DC and global inventory and customer fill rate. Network Planners are expected to partner successfully and often with Bose internal customers and suppliers in support of overall execution of the global supply strategy.

Essential Functions

Supply Plan

• Accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining a supply strategy for the global distribution and manufacturing network, including contract manufacturers, for assigned products.
• Analyze and create supply plans in RapidResponse that support customer fill rate service levels and balance demand and inventory at each node of the Global Supply Chain.
• Support teams as needed on escalation action plans for supplier driven product supply shortages or managing global excesses including meeting participation with suppliers to create action plans for managing the exceptions.

Supply & Demand Exceptions

• Understand root cause analysis of supply and demand exceptions. Analyze and revise as feasible and communicate to stakeholders (demand planning and sales). Manage allocation of product shortages globally.
• Scenario Planning (What if)/Business Management
• Develop supply scenarios for assigned products to continuously improve performance relating to both service levels and total costs through continuous evaluation of supply, product strategies and the positioning of inventory across the global supply chain.

S&OP Process

• Review demand inputs to determine a supply plan and forecast that drives the supply chain and revenue forecast.
• Provide input to S&OP to incorporate major supply issues to the network plan and any major deviations to achieve the sales plan.

Capacity Management

• Set and manage the supplier (CM/JDM) future production requirements that support global supply needs.
• Support supplier relationships by providing collaborative, rolling, long-term production requirements.

New Products

• Actively participate and support new product introduction to ensure that supply network plans are optimally created and that supply plans are executed in support of the established timelines
• IOS
• Manage global IOS. Support local owners of IOS as needed with action plans outside region.
• Manage lifecycle changes including distribution changes and end-of-life (EOL).
• Logistics
• Utilize shipping analysis tools within RapidResponse to determine and execute profitable shipping strategies globally.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking, influence, negotiation, problem solving, analytics and strategic thinking
• Demonstrate confidence and the ability to stand up for their decisions
• Ability to create and foster a team-based environment to establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with individuals
• Demonstrated ability to influence areas not under direct control to achieve objectives and effectively communicate challenging goals and objectives.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills and can deal effectively with all levels of management
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the global practices where business is conducted.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment and build strong relationships by being transparent, reliable, and delivering on commitments
• Ability to provide innovative ideas to optimize supply chain and generate new ideas or alternatives that create value

Education And Experience

B.S. or B.S. in supply chain management, science and/or engineering.

Minimum 5 Years Of Related Experience

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company’s pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]