Senior Manager Supply Chain Planning

The Senior Manager will be entrusted with a wide range of duties, including: Build and maintain effective partnerships with the Procurement and Global Supply Planning (GSP) teams, as well as Tier 2 suppliers. Establish strong functional relationships with selected Zebra Tier 2 suppliers and the Direct Procurement team to operationally resolve component shortages. Manage and mentor a diverse team of Component Supply Planners located in our EMEA and APAC hubs. Lead the development and implementation of collaborative planning processes within the CSP team. Set clear operational goals for key performance metrics, driving the team to identify root causes and implement lasting process improvements. Proven experience in a leadership role within supply chain management, specifically in component or materials planning. Demonstrated success in managing and developing teams across multiple geographic locations. Strong background in leading strategic transformation and process improvement initiatives. Experience with implementing and leveraging supply chain systems and a keen interest in applying AI to solve business challenges. Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to act as a liaison and build effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a metrics-driven approach to performance management. In-depth knowledge of shortage mitigation strategies, open market purchasing, and supplier relationship management. Experience in the electronics or a similar high-tech manufacturing industry is highly desirable. Bachelor\u0027s degree in an appropriate discipline required Bachelor\u0027s degree and 12 or more years of experience Wide, solid breadth in Materials management experience including Purchasing, Planning (Strategic \u0026 Tactical) and Manufacturing Excellent analytical skills required relative to data mining and process development/improvement Strong experience creating and maintaining process International Supply chain experience is a must Contract Manufacturing experience is a plus Direct manufacturing experience in the electronics industry is a plus In-depth Oracle experience is preferred