Supply Planner
Aristocrat · Mexico
At Aristocrat, we recognize the influence of play and the happiness it contributes to people's lives. Our mission is to provide world-class gaming content and technology, making a meaningful difference in the gaming industry. As a Supply Planner, you will have a vital role in ensuring our operations function smoothly and efficiently, upholding our ambitious goals and outstanding standards. This is an outstanding chance to join a collaborative team, collaborating with various departments to coordinate supply with business needs and maintain inventory targets. If you are passionate about supply chain management and flourish in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Develop and put into action supply plans that support customer demand, inventory targets, and business objectives.
- Monitor supply and inventory performance to ensure material availability while minimizing excess inventory, shortages, and supply disruptions.
- Take responsibility for material availability concerning assigned suppliers and commodities by engaging in proactive planning, coordinating with suppliers, and resolving issues.
- Act as the main owner and subject matter expert (SME) for designated suppliers and material categories.
- Monitor supplier capacity constraints and raise risks that may impact production requirements, supply continuity, or customer commitments.
- Own performance regarding material availability, supplier dedication adherence, delivery performance, and supply continuity objectives for assigned suppliers and commodities.
- Proactively manage material shortages, recovery plans, and blocking issue activities to minimize business impact and support production continuity.
- Build and sustain effective working connections with suppliers to ensure supply continuity, delivery performance, and issue resolution.
- Communicate forecasts, demand changes, inventory requirements, and supply risks with suppliers and internal collaborators.
- Work jointly with Demand Planning, Procurement, Inventory Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance groups to support operational and business objectives.
What We're Looking For
- More than 5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Procurement, or a related supply chain role.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related area is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, PivotTables, XLOOKUPs, reporting, and data analysis.
- Working knowledge of reporting dashboards and business intelligence tools used to support planning and reporting activities.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; D365 experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of supply planning, inventory management, and supplier collaboration.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills with both internal collaborators and external suppliers.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and dependability.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment and influence outcomes through collaboration.
Join us at Aristocrat and contribute to our mission of bringing happiness to life through the power of play!
This job description may have been reviewed and enhanced using AI-assisted tools to improve clarity, consistency, and inclusivity. All final content, role requirements and hiring decisions remain subject to human review and approval by Aristocrat.
Compensation Philosophy
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package designed to stay competitive in the market, support your wellbeing, and recognise your contribution to our success. Our approach is underpinned by a pay-for-performance belief in rewarding individual impact. Your specific compensation package will be determined by factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Depending on your role and location, you may be eligible for annual bonuses and incentives, health and wellbeing benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, insurance coverage, and other local or statutory benefits.
Specific details about compensation and benefits for this position will be discussed during the recruitment process.