Vendor Planning Supervisor

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. ​Job OverviewThis role engages in the process from the Vendor side of the business but frequently interacts with plant or site production planning team members as well as other functions to ensure proper execution.The Production Planning Team Leader leads the plant or site production planning team to ensure robust, feasible, and stable production plans that meet customer service, inventory, and operational performance objectives.This role is accountable for planning quality, team capability, and cross‑functional alignment, acting as the main interface between SIOP/IBP decisions and day‑to‑day production execution.Job RequirementsLead, coach, and develop a team of production planners and/or master schedulers.Set clear objectives, priorities, and workload balance across the team.Ensure planning roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities are clearly defined and applied.Drive a culture of discipline, ownership, and continuous improvement within the planning teamOversee development and maintenance of master production schedules and detailed plans.Ensure plans are feasible, capacity‑balanced, and aligned with approved SIOP/IBP decisions.Validate planning parameters (lead times, lot sizes, yields, routings) and ensure data integrity.Ensure proper management of planning horizons (frozen / slushy / liquid) and change controlLead capacity planning at the plant level (labor, equipment, shifts).Identify short‑term and structural constraints and drive mitigation actions.Job Requirements (Continued) Demonstrated ability to work with external suppliers, inbound materials & logistics.Proactively escalate gaps and scenarios requiring cross‑functional or leadership decisions.Support make‑vs‑buy decisions, subcontracting, and load rebalancing where applicableEnsure production plans are synchronized with material availability and procurement plans.Drive adherence to inventory targets (FG, WIP) while protecting customer service.Lead execution of phase‑in / phase‑out plans and obsolescence risk mitigation.Reduce firefighting, expedites, and last‑minute rescheduling.Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and ways of working.Lead or support implementation and optimization of ERP / APS planning systems.Standardize processes and best practices across products, lines, or shifts.Upgrade planner capability through training, standards, and coachingKey Performance IndicatorsSchedule adherenceSTS / STR customer service levelInventory DOHCapacity utilizationExpedite rateWhat your background should look likeBachelor of Science in Supply Chain, Business or related preferred; equivalent work exp will be considered.3 - 5 years minimum experience with 5 – 10 years of experience preferred in large scale manufacturing/production requiredPrior experience working with external vendors / suppliers.Previous experience leading planners or coordinating planning activities is strongly preferredStrong expertise in MPS, MRP, capacity planning, and manufacturing flows.Solid understanding of SIOP / IBP principles and execution linkage.Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), APS experience a plus.Strong analytical and scenario‑building capability.Proven people leadership and coaching skills.Structured decision‑making and strong prioritization.Ability to balance discipline with agility in a dynamic environment.Clear communicator, able to influence across functions.Able to travel (10%) to external vendors with a build up to as much as 25% over time.Strong accountability mindset and execution focusAbility to work in a high paced, hectic environment.LI OnsiteCompetenciesSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITYTE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat,Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).COMPENSATION• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $83,200k - $103,900k annually (subject to change dependent on physical location)• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + BenefitsBENEFITS• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.EOE, Including Disability/VetsIMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUDTE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. 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