Supply Chain Planner

Ciena

. Ensure rolling weekly supply plans support customer commitment dates .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply planning, materials management, and vendor communication to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with customer commitments. Proficient in analyzing complex data and managing inventory strategies to optimize supply chain performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply PlanningMaterials ManagementVendor CommunicationForecast AnalysisMRP Understanding

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementData AnalysisInventory ManagementPurchase Order CoverageCapacity PlanningWhat-If AnalysisDemand ForecastingNegotiation SkillsStrategic ThinkingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadershipNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

ExcelWordPowerPointKinaxis Rapid Response

Certifications & Qualifications

A.P.I.C.S. Certification

Industry Keywords

OEM VendorsSupply RisksInventory Stocking PoliciesSafety StockReorder Point Replenishment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure rolling weekly supply plans support customer commitment dates
Communicate supply risks, gaps, and improvements
Work with OEM vendors on shortage resolution, clear-to-build schedules, and build plans
Identify critical shortages and capacity constraints and drive actions to close gaps
Ensure supply plans cover sales order and forecast demand requirements
Provide purchase order coverage according to current processes
Communicate delivery commitments and changes and support expedite requests
Participate in cross-functional OEM vendor meetings to ensure on-time builds and customer shipments
Perform what-if analyses to establish projected shipment dates
Provide supplier input on finished-goods inventory stocking policies and agility strategies
Communicate forecast and vendor-driven information to suppliers to drive inventory activities
Coordinate what-if and risk/buy analyses for incremental purchase commitments
Manage forecast and demand consumption alongside supply and demand balancing
Identify potential risks and out-of-plan exceptions
Own supplier on-time delivery, lead time, inventory, safety stock/reorder point replenishment, and supply planning metrics
Work cooperatively with employees at all organizational levels

Requirements

What you’ll need

University Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
Minimum five years of experience in materials management functions
Experience supervising/managing direct reports/people (3-5 years or more)
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
Strong computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Kinaxis Rapid Response (KRR) knowledge preferred but not required
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Thorough understanding of MRP
Strategic thinking and strong analytical skills
Ability to synthesize considerable and complex data
English Level: 90% or more
A.P.I.C.S. certification preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Employee growth, well-being, and belonging initiatives
Diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment
Equal opportunity employment
Workplace accommodation support