Planner 1 - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Planner in our Miramar, FL location. In this role, you will be responsible for performing semi-complex supply chain management related to materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing of prototypes and production processes.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates understanding and application of supply chain systems and processes
• Extracts, evaluates and provdes data for decision-making and improvement of supply chain processes
• Recognizes issues and provides timely responses, by communicating status of work clearly and providing support when called upon
• Participates in discussions in a team setting towards goal resolution
• Learns to apply and use analytical and qualitative methods to understand, predict and enhance product introduction supply chain processes
• Facilitates, coordinates, and manages new product introductions projects regarding materials planning, purchasing, and manufacturing

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics or in a related operations/ business field
• Understands and implements supply chain best practices
• Demonstrated ability to learn and gain proficient use and knowledge of planning tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain processes
• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated professional strong/effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills within  teams
• Solid understanding of Demand Resource Planning (DRP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), and/or understanding of warehouse, manufacturing, and/or service processes

Desired Qualifications

• Previous work or internship experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
• 5+ years experience in material management, production planning, purchasing or distribution, preferably in electronics manufacturing.
• Previous project management or team facilitator experience

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits