Supply Chain Planner
Location: Sunnyvale (onsite), CAPosted On: 05/02/2024
Requirement Code: 68128
Requirement Detail
• Analyze forecasted demand, inventory, develop weekly supply plans that meet customer demands. Results should meet Our target of fill rate, while minimizing total inventory cost
• Execute weekly plans optimally to minimize future gaps and maximize inventory turns
• Analyze and set system parameters to optimize inventory and meet service level goals and minimize costs
• Maintain and update ERP master data for planning parts at various plants. Also responsible to initiate Engineering Change requests based on material life cycle
• Analyze and resolve product backlogs, fill rates on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, and drive appropriate functional groups to correct.
• Work closely with cross functional teams such as finished goods planning and factory operations teams to ensure sufficient capacities and materials to meet supply requirements
• Attend weekly conference calls with Europe and Asia-Pacific teams to sync on supply-demand matching regionally and globally
• Publish weekly factory forecast, ensure deltas and gaps are clearly communicated and bridged
• Identify opportunities for system enhancement and work with key business stakeholders and IT to implement continuous system improvements
Skills:
• Strong analytical skills combined with business acumen to make operational decisions on the fly
• Effective collaboration and communication approach to influence peers and executive management
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated expertise in supply chain management concepts: forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization
• Experience with ERP planning solutions such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
Background:
• APICS certification preferred
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business, supply chain management, mathematics, engineering, or logistics
• MBA or Master’s Degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering preferred
• Minimum 3 years of forecasting, planning, purchasing, inventory or related experience
• Proven track record in delivering on operational KPI’s, while managing projects and initiatives
• Experience in electronic product service supply chain a strong plus