Global Supply Planner

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

The GSP manages the suppliers (EMS) flow of products by monitoring demand, monitor raw material supply to EMS, and optimizing inventory levels to meet their production needs, balancing costs, quality, and timely delivery through strong supplier relationships, data analysis, and collaboration with internal teams like Business Operations and DCs, utilizing ERP/MRP systems for efficiency and continuous improvement. Is also responsible to ensure a steady flow of materials for production by balancing inventory, managing suppliers, and creating purchase orders, using data to forecast needs, track performance, and resolve issues to meet operational goals and minimize shortages or excess stock. They act as a bridge, converting demand plans into actual build plans, managing supplier relationships. This position is responsible for managing these activities for both Land Mobile Radio (LMR) and Video solutions.

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Education & Experience

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field is required.

• Experience: A minimum of 3+ years on SCM roles such as buyer, planner, materials planner. Experience with EMS partnerships and electronics/technology manufacturing is a significant advantage.

Technical & Analytical Competencies

• SCM Systems Proficiency: Proficiency with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and dedicated Supply Chain Management (SCMS) software.

• Data Analysis: Demonstrated ability to monitor, interpret, and present complex supply chain data using advanced analytical tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau) to inform strategic decision-making and report generation for executive leadership.

• Process Methodologies: Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, preferably utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or other accredited performance enhancement frameworks.

• Soft Skills: Negotiation, communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, organization, relationship building. 

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.