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Location

Suwanee, GA | United States

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Job description

Job Description

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes thinkers dedicated to the success of our organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Planner II will serve as a key contributor on the Material Requirements Planning (MRP)  team and will manage receiver parts inventories for Dish Network products at manufacturing  facilities. This is a mid-level position with opportunity for both vertical and lateral growth within DISH. The  position will interact with many different levels including managers within Manufacturing, QA, Engineering,  Procurement and Inventory control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with business unit peers and leadership to incorporate process improvement strategies and  influence change
• Continuously seek out new and innovative ways of thinking and work towards advancements that  drive process improvement and create efficiencies 
• Plan demand and manage desired inventory levels of parts to support production and metric goals 
• Manage the production site inventory levels, balancing when necessary  
• Initiate purchase orders (POs) and blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) to replenish inventories
• Track inventory orders to guarantee on time delivery and minimize risk 
• Partners with the Forecasting/Sales teams to assess the impact of market changes or significant  variances in the forecast, and recommend appropriate revisions and tactics 
• Develop strong ties with internal customers, suppliers, planners, buyers and all Dish Network  departments involved with material planning (QA, Engineering, Marketing, Logistics, In-Home  Services (IHS), Call Center (CSC) and Manufacturing sites) 
• Measure, analyze and report key process metrics and monitor adherence to key performance  indicators (KPIs) 
• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and identify opportunities to improve  operational efficiencies 
• Develop, monitor and communicate reports on inventory concerns to business units and supply  chain organizations, while driving continuous improvement 
• Leverage the Anaplan MRP system to make smart inventory decisions that eliminates risk and  obsolescence 
• Strong supply chain system and process understanding. Able to procure, plan, and schedule  material delivery, monitoring in Anaplan  
• Manage forecast, replacement rate and PO exceptions by utilizing Anaplan MRP exception tables  to identify and fix potential issues 
• Provide direction to Inventory Control Analysts at our production facilities 

This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this  position and other duties may be assigned.

Skills, Experience and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in supply chain management, business management,  industrial engineering, math, statistics, or operations 
• MS/MBA preferred but not required 
• 3-5 years’ supply chain operations experience 
• This can include roles in planning, procurement, demand-forecasting, and inventory  management  
• Anaplan and Oracle ERP/MRP experience preferred. Experience with SAP, JDA, or other systems  is also desirable  
• APICS/ ISM Certification a plus 

Skills:

• Ability to translate business goals and metrics into business process outcomes and related  business cases for specific projects 
• Ability to focus on both short-term results and long-term goals 
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills 
• Data gathering, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including business process metrics and  measures linking to business KPIs 
• Ability to learn multiple new software systems autonomously without constant manager intervention • Proficiency using PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and/or  Access)  
• Well-organized and high level of attention to detail 
• Ability to communicate results of analysis verbally and in written form 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure, with limited supervision 
• Strong mathematical/statistical abilities 
• Ability to communicate results of analysis verbally and in written form 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, read and interpret documents and instructions; and frequent identification of letters, numbers, and symbols in a  warehouse or office environment. This position may require sitting for long periods at a  workstation. The employee must have the ability to use a keyboard and equipment typically found in a  warehouse or office work setting. Individuals must have the ability to lift 45 lbs. and stand for long periods. 

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $54,650.00/Year - $78,100.00/Year
Benefits

We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .   

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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