At Juniper, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement the world has ever known.
To achieve real outcomes, we know that experience is the most important requirement for networking teams and the people they serve. Delivering an experience-first, AI-Native Network pivots on the creativity and commitment of our people. It requires a consistent and committed practice, something we call the Juniper Way.
Materials Planner Position
The Lead Materials Planner responsible for managing Juniper Networks Global Services Spare Parts Demand Planning requirements for a product/segment of the overall global plan. This also includes managing the team of Spare Parts planners that we have.
Some of the critical responsibilities for this role include:
- Manage the team in order to plan products/segments necessary to meet or beat customer On Time Delivery expectations while minimizing inventory costs
- Assist with accurate forecasting and planning of global spare parts, aligned with budgetary requirements, in order to meet contractual customer service obligations
- Work closely with global cross-functional teams to understand regional complexities and specific customer requirements for spare parts and adjust where necessary
- Closely manage planning and purchases to allocated budgets
- Proactively communicate part availability constraints to all of CSS ensuring timely awareness
- Work closely with Repair Operations to understand Throughput and Ramp-up capabilities and impact of Asset Recovery rates and Returned Material on Repair Operations capabilities, in order to make educated buy vs repair decisions
- Understand all elements that impact timely critical parts availability, such as Import/Export (IOR/EOR) delays, Depot and FSL geographical locations for parts transfers, 3PL Limitations, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS And REQUIREMENTS
- Expert in MS Excel with the ability to create pivots and charts
- Previous experience and knowledge of SAP for Enterprise Resource Planning and Servigistics is preferred (ECC & CRM)
- Aftermarket knowledge and relevant experience in Service Part Planning
- Strong teamwork required. Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities
- Strong propensity for spreadsheets, databases, systems, and processes and analytical mindset
- Curious personality with a desire to understand how things work and how things are related with the goal of improving and streamlining current methods and processes
- Networking or high-tech industry experience required. Knowledge of Networking products and technologies is required
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, cross-functional teams and executive management
- Ability to work effectively in a changing, rapidly growing environment
- Minimum 2 years of planning experience with master's degree or 4 years of experience with bachelor's degree in business, MIS or 8 years planning experience in the Networking environment
About Juniper Networks
Juniper Networks challenges the inherent complexity that comes with networking and security in the multicloud era. We do this with products, solutions and services that transform the way people connect, work and live. We simplify the process of transitioning to a secure and automated multicloud environment to enable secure, AI-driven networks that connect the world. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks (www.juniper.net) or connect with Juniper on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
WHERE WILL YOU DO YOUR BEST WORK
Wherever you are in the world, whether it's downtown Sunnyvale or London, Westford or Bangalore, Juniper is a place that was founded on disruptive thinking - where colleague innovation is not only valued, but expected. We believe that the great task of delivering a new network for the next decade is delivered through the creativity and commitment of our people. The Juniper Way is the commitment to all our colleagues that the culture and company inspire their best work-their life's work. At Juniper we believe this is more than a job - it's an opportunity to help change the world...
