Central Planner-2
**At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.**
**Position Summary**
The Central Planner is responsible for the order to delivery phase of the purchasing process for parts supplied by their assigned suppliers for all production facilities. The Central Planner will be managing the supply chain from start to finish and working the exceptions that come up is a big part of the role. This highly cross-functional role will work closely with sourcing, logistics, plant operations, and third-party logistics providers to ensure consistent and accurate part supply to production build requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and functions
+ Leads with confidence and clarity, making impactful decisions that align with business priorities and empower cross-functional teams
+ Two years of purchasing, logistics, or other relevant supply chain experience
+ Knowledge of International Trade Compliance rules and practices
+ Strong, quick decision-making skills
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast paced environment
+ Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural communication
+ Must have current PC/software proficiency including Microsoft Office with multiple tasks
+ Organized and strong attention to detail
+ Ability to synthesize large amount of data quickly and stay calm under pressure
+ A 5-year college degree is strongly desired; relevant professional experience will also be considered.
+ Advanced English / Business
**Position Overview**
+ Multi-Site planning of manufacturing requirements
+ Make quick and accurate decisions on part supply across the network globally and domestically to prioritize and expedite the most needed parts
+ Manage relationship with supplier to ensure performance aligns with business needs
+ Operate with a focus on lean and continuous improvement principles to drive efficiencies in our Supply Chain
+ Analyze Inventory for opportunities to improve turns and identify excess
+ Coordinate the disposition of inactive, excess and obsolete inventory with Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, Finance and Service business partners
+ Manage, escalate and communicate delays, shortages, problems, issues relating to shipments and/or inventory levels of purchased items to Production, Purchasing, and Logistics
+ Partner with Suppliers, Carriers, and logistics as needed to expedite deliveries resulting from inventory variances, rejections, or late deliveries
+ Resolve/Review receiving issues (i.e. Over/short, labeling, keying errors, etc) with Receiving personnel at appropriate manufacturing site and Accounts Payable
+ Maintain system planning records to ensure order frequency, size and timing align with production requirements
+ Work with Supplier on proposed schedule changes and communicate risk or opportunity to business unit
+ Work closely with Purchasing and NPI during new part/Supplier integration and release
+ Provide part recovery plans for expedited parts to production leaders to align supply with operations strategy
+ Work on special projects as identified
+ Act as a subject matter expert and resource for cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support on best practices with cross functions
_We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!_
**About Polaris Industries, Inc.**
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com (https://www.polaris.com/es-us/)
**How We Hire**
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.
At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at