Job Description

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

Project Development Planner is responsible for activities related to materials planning and management for Product development projects for different regions. Works as part of a cross-functional global team, interacting with individual team members and managers across different regions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Purchasing and logistics of all materials required for Engineering prototyping and pre-production at Worldwide Engineering location.
• Manage logistics of prototype and pre-production products.
• Work closely with Project Managers to review and establish material availability dates for Project requirements.
• Manage material planning and procurement for all project builds for engineering prototype, and engineering pilot and assist in NPI pilot procurement when it makes sense to compress schedules.
• Secure material for all builds in a work order or kit format, give priority calls to suppliers where conflicts occur, and follow up on material deliveries from suppliers
• Identify the Long lead time material at the project's early stage and assist the Project manager to do the material plan accordingly.
• Resolves problems with inventory or material shortages through review of SAP system and transaction documentation.
• Takes action in SAP as a result of Engineering Change Notices, scrap, etc, and adjusts pending work orders and inventory accordingly
• Maintains and manages required Material Masters attributes and settings in SAP related to project-involved materials portfolio

Traveling may be required

SKILLS REQUIRED

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering with 3 to 5 years of experience in material planning or procurement, setting up new material planning process is preferred
• Strong knowledge of (SAP) for material planning and control.
• Experience working with suppliers including plastic, casting, plastic molding, machining parts, packaging, etc. is preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong cultural sensitivity to manage relationships with people of all cultures
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel

Why CommScope:

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next.....come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope's accommodation process and EEO policy at careers.commscope.com/eeo