362 Network Planning jobs in the United States
Network Planning Engineer
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Location: Remote
Type : Contract
Job Description:
- The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Engineer with a proven track record in planning and implementing Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks.
- The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to read and interpret fiber characterization results and demonstrate a strategic mindset to develop comprehensive plans for circuit identification, overbuilds, and grooming strategies.
- This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of working under tight timelines with minimal supervision.
- Initiates projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means.
- Performs engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices.
- Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices.
- Resolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like.
- Configures systems to user environments. Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. •
- May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for other employees.
Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.
Linehaul Network Planning
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We are hiring a highly strategic and execution-oriented Linehaul Network Planning Manager/Director to lead the planning, optimization, and cost management of our middle-mile transportation network across the United States. This role is responsible for ensuring that packages are moved efficiently and on time between our distribution hubs, enabling seamless handoff to our last-mile delivery operations.
Requirements
- Design and optimize the nationwide linehaul (middle-mile) network to facilitate efficient package transfers between company-operated warehouses and distribution centers.
- Build the linehaul network from the ground up, establishing scalable infrastructure, routing logic, and operational standards to support rapid business growth.
- Own the routing strategy, truck utilization, and third-party coordination to ensure timely parcel movement that aligns with last-mile delivery timelines.
- Maintain rigorous control over transportation costs by continuously optimizing service-level performance and budget efficiency.
- Manage the use of both dedicated truck couriers and freight carriers, selecting the most reliable and cost-effective solution for each lane.
- Develop flexible routing and scheduling strategies based on shipment volume, market dynamics, and service commitments.
- Monitor operational metrics across all transportation lanes, proactively identifying and resolving network bottlenecks or performance issues.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with regional and national trucking providers to ensure long-term reliability and capacity access.
- Stay highly informed on U.S. trucking market trends, including price fluctuations, capacity constraints, seasonal surges, and regional rate differences.
- Collaborate closely with last-mile operations, warehouse leadership, and procurement to ensure linehaul planning supports end-to-end service excellence.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of transportation planners and dispatch coordinators.
Qualification:
- 1-3+ years of experience in transportation network planning, logistics, or supply chain operations, including 1 year in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of the U.S. trucking and freight carrier markets, including pricing, availability, and service reliability.
- Proven track record in building efficient, scalable middle-mile routing networks.
- Deep understanding of time-sensitive operations in a last-mile delivery environment.
- Experience working with or hiring from top logistics companies (e.g., FedEx, UPS, Amazon, XPO, JB Hunt, etc.) is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and execution skills.
- Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS), route optimization tools, and cost modeling.
Benefits
- 7 PTO days
- 5 Paid Sick Leave Days
- 6 Paid Holidays
- 401K
- Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD
Mgr, Network Planning
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Responsible for ensuring that weekly and monthly optimization the for the Bulk business is performed. As well as the monthly bulk demand planning process, that feeds the company’s Resource Planning and S&OP process.
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Manages the Demand Planner and Supply Chain Optimization Analyst, who are responsible for optimization and demand planning activities.
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During contingency operations, provides analysis on Messer and competitive sources of supply to meet customers supply expectations at the lowest overall cost of supply
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Development, use, and enhancement of demand forecasting and multiple optimization models, a mixed integer linear program with over a million variables and thousands of constraints that provides the foundation of S&OP process for US and Canada bulk plant network.
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Identify and implement new technology-based applications which enhance the operational performance of the US and Canada operations organizations.
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Define data requirements, implement and maintain automated and integrated dataflows to and from the optimization models
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Define and track performance metrics on optimized network efficiency
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Use advanced analytics to generate insights and guide strategic decision-making for existing network and new plant investments
Why Messer?
Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.
The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.
Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.
Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.
Principal responsibilities:
Network planning and investments:
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Identifies, develops, and drives best system practice initiatives within Supply Chain optimization
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Identify cost savings opportunities through use of Messer decision support tools, interactions with Supply Chain Managers, and data analysis from SAP and GOLD
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Evaluate opportunities on an incremental, variable and full cost basis
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Use Messer proprietary network optimization tools to analyze projects, as well as information supplied from GOLD and SAP; understand limitations of tools with volatile supply and demand conditions and uses appropriately to ensure accurate benefit forecasts are developed
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Coordinates closely with the appropriate Supply Chain Planning manager when performing analyses as well as other members of Supply Chain Planning, Operations and Transport teams.
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Supports analysis of new plant investments as part of product strategy development and implementation in US and Canada
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Manage key vendor relationships as required, specifically Arkieva.
Optimization team:
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Manages two direct reports for demand planning and supply chain optimization
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Centrally manage US and Canada bulk ASU and CO2 network planning using Messer’s short and medium-term optimization tools.
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Identify gaps in execution relative to optimization plan and drive opportunities for improvement
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Vendor management for optimization and bulk forecasting models.
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Supports enhancement of existing optimization and demand planning models to perform better network analysis
Systems Usage & Maintenance
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Parcview, J5, Telemetry
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TACT, Optimizer and potential new, future network optimization tools
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Sales and Operations Planning including Demand Planning tools
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SAP and GOLD
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SAP Analytics Cloud for data visualization
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Key interfaces
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Scheduling and ROC teams in Operations Center -- Operations functions
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Strategic Product Management-- Energy Procurement
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Sales/Marketing Management -- Operations Management
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Regional Operations Teams and Area Managers -- Supply Chain Management
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Information Systems (IS)
Qualifications:
Required qualifications/experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, supply chain, business or engineering.
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Minimum 7 years experience in industrial gases or related process industry with supply chain management experience
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Experience and knowledge of production-distribution network design, transportation planning, and S&OP processes
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Proven track record of implementing new technology and automation
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S.C.P., M.B.A. and six sigma certification are a plus
Required behaviors
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Critical
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Visible Leadership
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Analytical Thinking
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Influencing, including Indirect Influencing
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Information Sharing
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Required
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Strategy Delivery
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Change Management
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Growth Drive
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Capability Development
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Supportive
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Partnership Building
Required key skills (functional/technical)
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Strong analytical skills and strong communication skills needed
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Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access and Power Point
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SQL experience preferred but not required
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Candidates must be able to serve a visible leadership position across operations organization
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Candidates require strong collaborative, team building, and change management capabilities
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Familiarity with production (including plant operations) and transport supply chain systems such as SAP, GOLD
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Must have strong coaching skills
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Must possess demonstrated experience in data analytics and continuously improving business processes for maximum efficiency.
About Messer: Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.
We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.
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Senior Network Planning Manager, Emerging countries Network Planning

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We're seeking an experienced Network Planning Manager to lead strategic initiatives for our Emerging Country Network Topology Planning team. To lead supply chain planning and process automation initiatives, design and optimize multi-year network topology across multiple countries
and Manage network topology and strategic planning for countries / regions including Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, Singapore, and emerging markets
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with global Supply Chain professionals, Technology teams, Engineers, Operations teams, Finance teams, and Business leaders
- Design cost-efficient supply chain networks that optimize customer experience
- Define requirements and solutions with cross-functional teams
- Drive strategic initiatives and best practices adoption
- Provide regular updates to senior management on status, risks, and opportunities
Required Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management abilities
- Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellence in project management
- Executive communication capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in data analysis and solution development
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing complex information, partnering with diverse teams, and delivering innovative solutions while balancing multiple priorities.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead long term strategic Network planning initiatives that meet cost optimization and speed acceleration goals.
- Partner with country teams to develop long term solution for next 3-5 years planning horizon.
- Communicate and drive long term initiatives, actively work to remove bottlenecks and create scalable mechanisms and use Supply Chain knowledge to influence process enhancements.
- Effectively influence stakeholders without having direct authority. Drive clear, precise, and regular communication with stakeholders to include ongoing project/program status via monthly and quarterly planning reviews.
- Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process while partnering with established markets teams to benchmark the best practices to drive implementation and adoption for emerging countries.
- Contribute to mid to long-term planning, process standardization and development of innovative solution for new and existing emerging countries.
- Around 25% annual travel to respective countries to connect with local partners and learn the local operations.
About the team
The Emerging Country Long term Network Topology and Supply Chain Planning team works to optimize multi-year and multi-echelon network topology strategy, along with Supply Chain planning processes for nine emerging countries. Team scope includes Network planning of Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East (AE, KSA, EG), Turkey, South Africa and Singapore, with additional new countries to come with further international expansion.
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Network Capacity planning and Long term planning
- 5+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
- Strong Verbal and written communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree Supply Chain Management or Operation Management
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Experience with Six Sigma/Lean, Statistical data analysis, network modeling and Operational Excellence
- Ability to write SQL/Python queries and use BI Tools like Tableau/Power BI.
- Knowledge of how a fulfillment center, and transportation network is designed and operated
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Senior Network Planning Manager, Emerging countries Network Planning

Posted 8 days ago
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We're seeking an experienced Network Planning Manager to lead strategic initiatives for our Emerging Country Network Topology Planning team. To lead supply chain planning and process automation initiatives, design and optimize multi-year network topology across multiple countries
and Manage network topology and strategic planning for countries / regions including Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East, Turkey, South Africa, Singapore, and emerging markets
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with global Supply Chain professionals, Technology teams, Engineers, Operations teams, Finance teams, and Business leaders
- Design cost-efficient supply chain networks that optimize customer experience
- Define requirements and solutions with cross-functional teams
- Drive strategic initiatives and best practices adoption
- Provide regular updates to senior management on status, risks, and opportunities
Required Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management abilities
- Advanced critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellence in project management
- Executive communication capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in data analysis and solution development
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing complex information, partnering with diverse teams, and delivering innovative solutions while balancing multiple priorities.
Key job responsibilities
- Lead long term strategic Network planning initiatives that meet cost optimization and speed acceleration goals.
- Partner with country teams to develop long term solution for next 3-5 years planning horizon.
- Communicate and drive long term initiatives, actively work to remove bottlenecks and create scalable mechanisms and use Supply Chain knowledge to influence process enhancements.
- Effectively influence stakeholders without having direct authority. Drive clear, precise, and regular communication with stakeholders to include ongoing project/program status via monthly and quarterly planning reviews.
- Proactively identify gaps and opportunities in the process while partnering with established markets teams to benchmark the best practices to drive implementation and adoption for emerging countries.
- Contribute to mid to long-term planning, process standardization and development of innovative solution for new and existing emerging countries.
- Around 25% annual travel to respective countries to connect with local partners and learn the local operations.
About the team
The Emerging Country Long term Network Topology and Supply Chain Planning team works to optimize multi-year and multi-echelon network topology strategy, along with Supply Chain planning processes for nine emerging countries. Team scope includes Network planning of Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Middle East (AE, KSA, EG), Turkey, South Africa and Singapore, with additional new countries to come with further international expansion.
Amazon Benefits:
Amazon offers a full range of benefits that support you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you're passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Network Capacity planning and Long term planning
- 5+ years of owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including: pivot tables, macros, index/match, vlookup, VBA, data links, etc.
- Strong Verbal and written communication
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree Supply Chain Management or Operation Management
- High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously
- Experience with Six Sigma/Lean, Statistical data analysis, network modeling and Operational Excellence
- Ability to write SQL/Python queries and use BI Tools like Tableau/Power BI.
- Knowledge of how a fulfillment center, and transportation network is designed and operated
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
- Strong bias for action; ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and create a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, and dynamic environment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $103,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $181,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Senior Network Planning Eng
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Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.
The Senior Network Planning Engineer will be responsible for managing, analyzing and driving strategic initiatives to deliver our $700M third party access expense budget. They will lead the data and financial modeling and categorization of over 40k third party circuits in the network to help drive the most valuable action plan for that circuit to achieve improved network performance while also reducing third party access spend. The Senior Network Planning engineer will also oversee potential early termination penalties and current spend validations. Lastly, they will use output data to optimize the implementation strategy to achieve the organization’s yearly initiative savings goals and allowing the corporation to meet its overall financial targets.
Skills Set Desired:
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Network Architecture (mobility)
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Good communicator, both oral and written, to project manage our optimization, upgrade, and disconnect programs with cross functional teams
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Data and financial modeling, data analytics, skilled in implementation strategies to optimize our program potential, including the use of SQL, DEEP, and Power BI. - Project management skills to ensure deadlines are met or beaten
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MS Excel to do comparative analysis, MS PowerPoint to deliver project status and initiative results to senior leadership
What you’ll do:
-Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. May conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Studies and forecasts traffic drivers to determine short and/or long term capacity needs for wireless and wireline infrastructure.
- May include all or some of the following functions:
Recommends network architecture planning and network evolution strategy in support of corporate initiatives, customer demand, technology changes, economic and service reliability criteria; Evaluates new and emerging technologies for addition and/or application of software/hardware to existing network systems; Conducts economic and population growth studies to determine impact on network capacity and development plan projections; Develops simulation models and systems/information technologies for capturing system/network process data; Creates deliverables such as mgmt reports, business cases, infrastructure deployment guidelines, 3 Year Plans, Plans of Record, Project Approval Letters, and Serving Plans; Works with key internal stakeholder and vendors as a point of contact for future business ventures and emerging services.
What you’ll need:
This career step requires intermediate level experience. Designs, analyzes, plans and modifies network components and architecture in support of the wireless and wireline infrastructure. May provide mid to long term planning for a specific technology which includes analysis, solution recommendations, and implementation strategies to complex business issues consistent with business goals and economic viability. These activities are the basis for capital deployment and allocation decisions.
What you’ll bring:
Intermediate level technical professional. Subject matter technical knowledge within a discipline and sound understanding of ATT technologies.
Education:
Typically a Bachelors degree in Math, Science or Engineering preferred or equivalent related network experience.
Experience:
Typically requires 3-5 years experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role.
Environmental Requirements:
This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
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Our Senior Network Planning Eng , earns between $05,600- 158,400 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
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Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
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401(k) plan
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Tuition reimbursement program
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Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
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Paid Parental Leave
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Paid Caregiver Leave
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Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
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Adoption Reimbursement
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Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
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Life and Accidental Death Insurance
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Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
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Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
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Extensive employee wellness programs
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Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
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AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Dallas, Texas
Salary Range:
$105,600.00 - $158,400.00
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We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status
Sr. Manager Network Planning
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Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.
We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.
Your Role:
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the continuous and efficient supply of finished goods (FG) across the global supply network, balancing customer service, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization. You will create and manage mid-to-long-term network supply plans, addressing risks related to demand fluctuations, capacity constraints, and material availability. You will play a key part in the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, supporting financial planning and ensuring supply stability across multiple manufacturing sites and markets. You will collaborate closely with Commercial, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Procurement teams to drive supply chain excellence.
What you'll be doing:
Supply Planning & Network Optimization
- Develop and maintain an end-to-end network supply plan, balancing supply and demand across the medium-to-long-term horizon.
- Translate demand forecasts into rough cut capacity plans (RCCP) to optimize production efficiency and working capital utilization.
- Monitor and manage supply constraints, inventory levels, and replenishment plans across multiple sites.
- Collaborate with manufacturing plants, suppliers, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of supply strategies with business objectives.
- Continuously analyze and optimize supply chain parameters, including safety stock levels, lead times, order quantities, and product life cycle management.
- Lead supply planning efforts in the regional SIOP process, ensuring accurate supply forecasts and proactive risk mitigation.
- Work closely with Demand Planners, Manufacturing, Finance, and Commercial teams to align supply strategies with evolving business needs.
- Act as the primary point of escalation for supply-related challenges, resolving issues to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
- Partner with stakeholders to evaluate network design changes, identifying opportunities for supply chain resilience and efficiency improvements.
- Identify potential supply risks and opportunities, conducting scenario planning to mitigate disruptions and capitalize on efficiencies.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
- Develop and track key supply chain performance metrics, including service levels, capacity utilization, and inventory performance.
- Lead supply network contingency planning, ensuring supply continuity during demand surges, supplier disruptions, or capacity constraints.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in supply planning processes, technology, and reporting tools.
- Support automation and analytics advancements to enhance planning efficiency and responsiveness.
- Ensure data accuracy and integrity in planning systems, maintaining key supply chain parameters and master data governance.
- Implement best practices in inventory management, replenishment, and production scheduling.
- Manage and develop a team of network supply planners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to enhance supply planning capabilities.
- Establish clear performance expectations and drive accountability for delivering forecast accuracy, inventory efficiency, and service excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in supply planning, network planning, or SIOP within a complex global supply chain environment.
- Experience managing end-to-end supply planning processes, including demand translation, RCCP, and supply constraint management.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional collaboration, particularly with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
- Expertise in network supply planning principles, including capacity planning, replenishment strategies, and inventory optimization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable supply chain strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Rapid Response, or similar ERP/APS tools).
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to influence across different levels of the organization.
- Ability to drive change, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of accountability.
- Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment, making strategic decisions under uncertainty.
Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $128,000 to $170,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.
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US Benefits at Vantive
This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.
We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive
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Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Sr. Associate/Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (Tier 3)
Job Code: 27113
Job Location: Melbourne, FL (100% Onsite)
Job Description:
L3Harris is a global leader in technology and communications that supports critical missions and operations. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering high-impact solutions to our clients. This role will be part of the Mission Networks Sector which focuses on providing customers with a large-scale, platform-agnostic prime solutions for safety-critical and highly secure network infrastructure and enterprise systems. Our goal is to provide resilient, secure, and tailored mission critical network solutions. Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference!
Job Description:
Are you a motivated individual looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? L3Harris is seeking a Network Planning Engineer to support the FAA/FTI program. As a Tier 3 Network Engineer at L3Harris, you will play a key role in supporting innovative network solutions. You will support design, implementation, and optimization of communication network solutions based on customer needs, collaborate with internal and external teams and developing procedures for implementing new network designs and managing small to large network projects.
Why Join Us?
+ Impactful Work: Contribute to mission-critical operations and make a real difference.
+ Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a forward-thinking team.
+ Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
+ Collaborative Culture: Engage with a supportive and collaborative team.
Essential Functions:
+ Provide 3rd level support for troubleshooting and resolving IP backbone and customer routing issues.
+ Design, engineer, and implement solutions that support customer requirements and critical backbone architecture.
+ Create network documentation and training as required for supporting engineering and NOC teams.
+ Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management.
+ Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
+ Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration.
+ Support on-call rotation and planned off-hours maintenance events as needed.
+ Ability to obtain a security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2-4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 4-8 years of prior related experience.
+ Experience in the design, development, and implementation of IP and MPLS network architecture
Preferred Additional Skills:
+ Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet.
+ Automation scripting experience (e.g., Python).
+ Cisco networking certifications (CCNP).
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Manager, Supply Network Planning

Posted 13 days ago
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Job Number # - Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
**Who We Are**
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
**Title:** SNP (Supply Network Planning) Manager
**Location:** Scottsdale, AZ **Department:** Supply Chain
**Reports To:** SD&S (Supply & Demand Synchronization) Director
**Direct Reports:** One
CP Skin Health Group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, CP Skin Health Group is a fast-paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.
CP Skin Health Group is a part of the Colgate-Palmolive family, which provides our team with domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our rich benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid disability and more. Plus our employees have access to our amazing skin care products!
**Position Summary:**
This position is responsible for creating and managing the supply plan for all the SKUs within the CP Skin Health Group, utilizing SAP systems and MRP tools. The SNP Manager will ensure on-time supply of finished goods by collaborating closely with External Manufacturers (EMs) and managing purchase orders, forecasts, and potential supply issues. This role also involves managing inventory levels, identifying slow-moving or obsolete inventory, and supporting continuous supply.
The SNP Manager will have one direct report that is responsible for the planning and purchase of the components and coordination of shipment of these components to EMs based on the supply plan.
This person is expected to overcome obstacles to meet and/or exceed goals and objectives and take action beyond what is necessarily called for by being self-reliant, enterprising and resourceful. Respectfully expresses comments, concerns and recommendations, both verbally and in writing/email. Demonstrating open mindedness and responds well to change and helps others adapt positively to changes.
**Responsibilities** :
+ **Supply Plan Management:** Create and manage the supply plan for all SKUs within the CP Skin Health Group using SAP and MRP tools.
+ **External Manufacturer Collaboration:** Work closely with External Manufacturers (EMs) to send and confirm supply plans, manage purchase orders (POs), and provide long-term forecasts to ensure continuous supply.
+ **Order and Forecast Management:** Run MRP, review production forecasts, make manual adjustments, and release POs for firm periods and 12-month rolling forecasts. Communicate with EMs for PO confirmations and updates.
+ **Component and Inventory Oversight:** Ensure timely shipment and availability of components for production. Manage inventory levels, identify slow-moving or obsolete (SLOB) inventory, and propose action plans to minimize scraps for both materials and finished goods.
+ **Issue Resolution and Escalation:** Manage alerts for supply shortages, accelerate or postpone/cancel POs as needed, and escalate limitations or cost implications (e.g., cancellation fees, material liabilities, air-freight costs) for approval.
+ **Financial and Reporting Responsibilities:** Ensure timely payments to EMs for production and testing. Run monthly SLOB reports for finished goods to inform commercial teams and suggest discontinuations for low-consumption SKUs.
+ **Cross-functional Collaboration:** Work closely with the Supply Chain and Finance organizations.
+ **Leadership and Development:** Oversee one direct report responsible for component planning and purchasing
+ **Continuous Improvement:** Overcome obstacles to meet and exceed goals, demonstrate self-reliance, and adapt positively to changes while maintaining strong communication.
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related field
+ Minimum 5 years of Supply Chain experience with focus in supply planning.
+ Minimum 5 years of working with contract manufacturers, co-packers and suppliers
+ Experience in procurement and negotiations is a plus
+ Having data analytics experience during planning is a plus
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Advanced analytical skills, use of data and dashboards and using data analysis for problem solving and optimizing the operation
+ Ability to drive for fast resolutions to meet the needs of growing business
+ Commitment to excellence and high standards
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills
+ Ability to manage priorities and workflow
+ Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
+ Acute attention to detail
+ Strong interpersonal skills
**Compensation and Benefits**
Salary Range $97,000.00 - $126,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
**Our Commitment to Inclusion**
Our journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
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Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Network Planning Eng
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**This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.**
Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won't just imagine the future-you'll build it.
The Senior Network Planning Engineer will be responsible for managing, analyzing and driving strategic initiatives to deliver our $700M third party access expense budget. They will lead the data and financial modeling and categorization of over 40k third party circuits in the network to help drive the most valuable action plan for that circuit to achieve improved network performance while also reducing third party access spend. The Senior Network Planning engineer will also oversee potential early termination penalties and current spend validations. Lastly, they will use output data to optimize the implementation strategy to achieve the organization's yearly initiative savings goals and allowing the corporation to meet its overall financial targets.
Skills Set Desired:
- Network Architecture (mobility)
- Good communicator, both oral and written, to project manage our optimization, upgrade, and disconnect programs with cross functional teams
- Data and financial modeling, data analytics, skilled in implementation strategies to optimize our program potential, including the use of SQL, DEEP, and Power BI. - Project management skills to ensure deadlines are met or beaten
- MS Excel to do comparative analysis, MS PowerPoint to deliver project status and initiative results to senior leadership
**What you'll do:**
-Develops and evaluates network performance criteria and measurement methods. May conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies. Studies and forecasts traffic drivers to determine short and/or long term capacity needs for wireless and wireline infrastructure.
- May include all or some of the following functions:
Recommends network architecture planning and network evolution strategy in support of corporate initiatives, customer demand, technology changes, economic and service reliability criteria; Evaluates new and emerging technologies for addition and/or application of software/hardware to existing network systems; Conducts economic and population growth studies to determine impact on network capacity and development plan projections; Develops simulation models and systems/information technologies for capturing system/network process data; Creates deliverables such as mgmt reports, business cases, infrastructure deployment guidelines, 3 Year Plans, Plans of Record, Project Approval Letters, and Serving Plans; Works with key internal stakeholder and vendors as a point of contact for future business ventures and emerging services.
**What you'll need:**
This career step requires intermediate level experience. Designs, analyzes, plans and modifies network components and architecture in support of the wireless and wireline infrastructure. May provide mid to long term planning for a specific technology which includes analysis, solution recommendations, and implementation strategies to complex business issues consistent with business goals and economic viability. These activities are the basis for capital deployment and allocation decisions.
**What you'll bring:**
Intermediate level technical professional. Subject matter technical knowledge within a discipline and sound understanding of ATT technologies.
Education:
Typically a Bachelors degree in Math, Science or Engineering preferred or equivalent related network experience.
Experience:
Typically requires 3-5 years experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role.
**Environmental Requirements:**
This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
**Supervisory:**
No.
Our Senior Network Planning Eng , earns between $05,600- 158,400 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
**Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:**
+ Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
+ 401(k) plan
+ Tuition reimbursement program
+ Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Paid Caregiver Leave
+ Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
+ Adoption Reimbursement
+ Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
+ Life and Accidental Death Insurance
+ Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
+ Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
+ Extensive employee wellness programs
+ Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
+ AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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Ready to join our team? Apply today
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Dallas, Texas
**Salary Range:**
$105,600.00 - $158,400.00
AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws
We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status