Senior World Wide Supply Planner, Ring

Senior • On-site

$109,000 - $185,000/yr

Hawthorne, CA

DESCRIPTION

The Ring Senior World Wide Supply Planner is responsible for all internal and external activities related to supply planning, from production forecasts to finished goods delivery. To succeed in this role, one needs to be data driven, AI versed, business oriented, cost conscious, and customer obsessed.

Since its founding in 2013, Ring has been on a mission to make neighborhoods safer, together for everyone. From the first-ever Video Doorbell, to the award-winning DIY Ring Alarm system, Ring’s smart home security product line, as well as the Neighbors app, offer users affordable whole-home and neighborhood security. At Ring, we are committed to making security accessible and convenient for everyone—while working hard to bring communities together. Ring is an Amazon company. For more information, visit www.ring.com. With Ring, you’re always home.

Key job responsibilities
Planning:
- Create production strategies for new product introductions through end-of-life cycles.
- Be the document writer for all programs assigned to the planner.
- Own world-wide supply at the sales channel level.
- Responsible for meeting Key performance indicators (KPI’s) of the following metrics world-wide: weeks of cover, in stock availability, transportation mix, excess inventory, etc..
- Develop and maintain production schedules using capacity plans, material constraints, and demand forecasts.
- Monitor and analyze demand changes to align supply with requirements
- Lead cross-functional solutions to eliminate supply gaps.
- Manage inbound supply and execute the placement of weekly purchase orders to meet Global Allocation requirements.
- Generate and distribute supply planning reports to leadership.
- Monitor and reduce supply chain costs and implement optimization initiatives.

Vendor/Operations Management:
- Manage relationships with global partners to mitigate production shortages/overages, manage material liability, and optimize capacity utilization.
- Drive manufacturing investment decisions through short and long-term planning.

AI, Automation, and System Enhancements:
- Lead process improvement projects for planning operations.
- Implement AI-powered tools to improve core responsibilities, become faster, drive better decision making, etc..
- Developing automated solutions for routine planning tasks and reporting.
- Enable data-driven recommendations for inventory and production optimization

A day in the life
The role focuses on production planning, continuous improvement, AI enhancement, cross functional relationship management, cost reduction, strategic decision making, and purchase order management for Ring devices and accessories.

Key activities include:
• Analyze weekly demand fluctuations and the corresponding supply impact.
• Monitor planned vs. actual production metrics.
• Communicate supply constraints to stakeholders.
• Work with cross functional partners to improve cross collaborative mechanisms.
• Leverage AI to improve strategic ways of working, drive speed/efficiency, and more.
• Manage inventory levels to meet KPI's.
• Implement cost and risk mitigation strategies.
• Make data-driven decisions.
• Implement continuous improvement projects.
• Own global purchase order placement/allocation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of with Excel experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 5+ years of professional or military experience
- Experience working with complex data sets
- Experience communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of statistics or other analytical techniques
- Experience with SQL

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $109,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Amazon

Amazon.com, Inc. founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in the cozy confines of his Seattle garage, Amazon.com, Inc. quickly evolved from a humble online bookstore to a colossal e-commerce powerhouse. Today, it offers an extensive range of products from DVDs and electronics to furniture and groceries. With a global footprint that spans continents—from Canada and the UK to Japan and Brazil—Amazon's presence is truly international. The company has not only diversified into various domains, including acquiring Twitch in 2014 and venturing into the film industry in 2015, but also introduced initiatives like the brand registry program to safeguard intellectual property. Despite the hurdles of labor relations and competitive practices, Amazon remains a dominant force in the global e-commerce landscape.