What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner position at Aptara?
Seeking a Logistical Planner to oversee demand and supply planning function for a complex and diverse set of materials exceeding $50M in annual throughput.
Responsibilities:
- Develop material demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons.
- Review and release purchase requisitions, initiate stock transfers, and expedite with vendors as needed to meet project start dates.
- Closely coordinate and communicate allocation plans in the event of material shortages.
- Provide off hours material procurement and expediting support during storms and other emergencies.
- Interact with program management, construction, and business finance organizations regularly to identify forecast drivers, refresh assumptions, and build consensus.
- Maintain SAP planning parameters in alignment with forecasts that achieve target fill rate and inventory turnover performance.
Pay: $55/hour W2 (no 1099/CTC option)
Start: Late April
Duration: 12 months
Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid – onsite once a week but could turn into 3 days per week)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 4-6 years of supply chain experience
- Knowledge of SAP MRP or other MRP (Material Requirement Planning) system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
- Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys
- Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or other software related to demand planning is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of lean six sigma concepts and tools is preferred.
- Analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the material planning process.
- APICS CPIM Certification preferred
Keywords: supply chain planner, supply chain management, supply chain manager, APICS CSCP, Certified Supply Chain Certification, planner, planning manager, supply chain specialist,
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland, CA 94612 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612
Salary : $50
