Sr Production Planner

What You Will Do

• Manage end-to-end inventory strategy for product categories including new product buys, forecasting, end-of-life product planning, E&O and inventory turns improvements
• Participate in S&OP meetings within product categories to drive forecast accuracy as well as purchase order execution
• In collaboration with product management, candidate will help forecast sales, margin and inventory at a category level based on changes in trend strategy or business climate.
• Participate in vendor quarterly business review (QBR) to determine actions that will optimize forecast, sales and gross margins
• Develop and provide appropriate business analysis to influence future purchases and assortment strategies
• Build strong cross-functional partnerships with product management, sales, sourcing, Supply Chain, and vendors to enable successful business strategies and flawless execution
• Drive item planning and forecasting for ordering, allocation and cross-functional need
• Drive vendor performance improvements including production schedules, quality and test reviews, costs, and on-time delivery
• Manage category planning operations, including critical deadlines, coding, and product lead-times

Who You Are and What You Bring

• Experience with inventory management, IT systems, product pipeline and PLM process design
• Strong financial acumen and experience in presenting data and analysis, strong MS Excel skills required
• Previous experience working with electronics contract manufacturers required
• Previous experience working with MRP systems
• Lead or support a collaborative work environment within product management, sales and sourcing focused on distinctive products and an engaged customer experience
• Strong communication skills within team and department; work consistency and accuracy
• Aptitude for spreadsheets and planning tools
• Proven ability to work with attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to work independently with strong focus on project execution with minimal supervision

Desired But Not Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years in demand planning/allocation, buying, and sourcing preferred
• NetSuite, Arena and Demand Works (Smoothie) experience preferred

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not be considered.

Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open (uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $xxx,xxx – $xxx,xxx. Pay ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location.  The range displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors including, but not limited to the candidate’s relevant and prior experience, education, skills, and primary work location.  It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.

At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.