Strategic Commodity Planner

Job Description:

Commodities continue to evolve. We need a planner that can tackle the challenge of this fast-paced innovation. What changes do we make and why? When do we make a change and transition? How do we make this change to a smooth transition? How do we ensure we have a winning and competitive commodity portfolio? These are some of the exciting challenges that a commodity planner tackles.

Commodity planning activities include solving common and complex commodity business and technical issues to deliver a great end-user experience. The planner will apply their knowledge of the commodity market, supplier offerings, costs, and availability to create a global winning long-term commodity planning strategy. They will have accountability for commodity innovation, end user experiences, cost, availability, and portfolio commodity complexity. This position will require working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and agencies including product planners, commodity engineers, procurement, and other operational teams. This role will report to the Director of Business Notebook Commodity Product Planning.

Responsibilities:

• Provides future-looking and ongoing strategy for commodities; coordinating, managing, and monitoring for opportunity.

• Communicates project status and appropriately drives project deliverables with direct managers, program managers, and internal and external development partners.

• Manages relationships with outsourced partners and suppliers, including setting expectations regarding deliverables, product quality, schedules, and costs.

• Proactively identifies opportunities for commodity innovation, process improvement, cost savings, and commodity simplification or reduction opportunities.

• Contributes to development and definition of customer segmentation strategies, tailoring commodity experiences to different customer segments.

• Applies advanced subject matter knowledge, leads, and contributes to complex projects, and exercises independent judgment in resolving business issues and establishing policies.

Education and Experience Required:

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.

• Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in product planning, product management, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong team player with advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with ability to multi-task.

• Crafting strong product and business strategies using market and customer research.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.

• Thought leadership regarding key technologies and industries relating to notebook panels, notebook touch screens, and notebook cameras preferred.

Disclaimer

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.