Supply Planning Analyst - 3rd Party

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission-critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.


Department Overview
N. American Supply Planning - Direct Material Purchasing


Job Description

The 3rd Party Supply Planning Analyst will be responsible for ensuring all 3rd Party Material is delivered to MSI or to MSI Customers, on-time and in-full. This role will execute a variety of POs (drop-ship, discrete, blanket) to purchase a wide-range of complex 3rd Party materials.

This role will primarily utilize Oracle and MCM (Motorola Collaboration Management, an E2Open platform) for executing their daily responsibilities, in addition to Google Workspace for communicating, tracking, analyzing and performing other tasks as required.

• Execute Purchasing processes for 3rd Party materials - generate Purchase Orders (PO), transmit to suppliers and work with suppliers on scheduled ship date, ensuring latest commits (promise dates) are updated and reflected in system
• Manage & resolve all aspects of PO management - past due orders, orders on hold, change orders, price discrepancies, open order reports etc.
• Manage & respond to internal/external customer expedite requests, work with suppliers on expedite requests and next level escalations as necessary
• Hold weekly meetings with suppliers to review performance to key metrics, open order report, prioritization, substitutions, etc.
• Maintain and keep all PO-related data current in ERP and other systems - PO promise dates, open POs, ASN's, receipts, etc.
• Oversee new supplier setup and onboarding
• Process RMA requests, obtain supplier approval and credit memos
• Drive attainment of Purchasing key performance indicators/metrics
• Provide support to Accounts Payable for payment resolution with supplier such as mismatch quantities/pricing
• Ensure sufficient supply of materials and components based on supplier LT
• Generate and maintain weekly reports

Preferred Skills:

• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Great time management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Purchasing/Buy sell work experience, with experience using Oracle MRP and electronic supplier collaboration tools preferred

Basic Requirements

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or Supply Chain Management
• 3+ years of experience working as a Supply Planning Analyst or a Demand Planning Analyst required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Travel Requirements
Under 10%


Relocation Provided
None


Position Type
Experienced


Referral Payment Plan
No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please email ohr@motorolasolutions.com .