Jr. Supply Chain Planner

Panasonic • Newark, NJ

6d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply and Demand Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for executing demand planning, inventory management, and allocation processes for a variety of Business-to-Business products and solutions. You will work closely with Panasonic factories and third-party suppliers to secure supply, collaborate with other planners to determine allocation priorities, and develop supply plans, allocation strategies, and reliable ETA dates for customer orders and inquiries.
At Panasonic Connect, we connect the power of people and technology to change work, advance society and help connect to tomorrow. Empathy, results, relentlessness and teamwork are the foundations of the Panasonic Connect Culture. Our mission is to elevate the employee experience by empowering individuals to use their voice and have a positive impact on our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Three or more years of supply chain experience required, or equivalent university coursework
• Experience working with advanced planning tools (such as Blue Yonder, Anaplan, or similar) required, or equivalent coursework
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work within a team of Supply and Demand Planners
• Ability to collaborate with Product and Category owners to prioritize demands and allocate properly
• Ability to work with other planners to gather information on demand priorities
• Ability to partner with the Order Management Team to ensure proper implementation of allocation plans
• Ability to communicate ETAs and constraints to salespeople effectively
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to respond to and redirect emails from various stakeholders in a timely and courteous manner
• Ability to collaborate with Customer Service, Sales, Product Management, Channel Management, and Finance to resolve issues
• Strong ability to communicate regularly with Planners, Sales, Product Management, and Category Owners
• Willingness to learn and evaluate new systems related to supply chain management for process and data quality improvements
• Deadline-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with multiple and changing priorities and projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Data analytics skills required
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• APICS CSCP Certification preferred
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred
• Previous supply chain systems implementation experience a plus
• Presentation skills highly desired

Responsibilities

• Work with Panasonic factories and third-party suppliers to determine availability and place purchase orders
• Consistently communicate with Panasonic factories and third-party suppliers to track changes in supply, required order splits, and improvements or degradations to existing ETA dates
• Track KPIs for on-time delivery, factory performance to commitment, and third-party vendor performance
• Collaborate with other planners to obtain expedite requirements for specific demands
• Work with factories and third-party suppliers to accommodate expedite requests
• Partner with the Order Management Team to implement allocation plans and update or revise allocations as needed
• Support distributors with order ETAs, managing aged inventory, and stock returns
• Establish new allocation planning logic and processes and incorporate them within product categories
• Explore functionality within current planning systems and identify new ways to improve operations
• Analyze processes and identify manual tasks that can be automated; develop and implement automation plans to improve overall process efficiency and reduce internal costs

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings and Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer time, and parental and caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition support, neurodiversity resources, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level