**Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.****Not ready to apply? Join our** **Talent Community** **to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.**Ciena Corporation is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Parts Planner to join our Service Operations organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and coordinating parts planning activities to ensure efficient operations and meet business objectives.Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement parts planning strategies to ensure the availability of parts and materials as required.- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.- Monitor inventory levels and manage re-ordering processes to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.- Analyze parts usage patterns and forecast future requirements.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their parts requirements and ensure they are met.- Handle return merchandise authorizations and coordinate with the relevant teams for replacement or repair.- Conduct regular reviews of parts planning processes and implement improvements as necessary.- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.- Bi-lingual in both English and Spanish Proven experience in parts planning, inventory management, or a similar role.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.- Outstanding communication and team management skills. Proficiency in inventory management software and MS Office Suite.- Knowledge of supply chain management and manufacturing processes.LI-SG**Not ready to apply? Join our** **Talent Community** **to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox.****At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.****Ciena is an** **Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.****If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
