RCI-FB-61718-1 Supply Planner (Supply Chain) (Only W2)

Job Code : RCI-FB-61718-1

Job Title: Supply Planner (Supply Chain)

Location: Fremont, California 94555

Duration: 12 Month extension possible based on needs and performance

Minimum Salary: $63.00 Per Hourly

Maximum Salary: $68.00 Per Hourly

Location: US – WA - Fremont

On-site

Must-Have Skills:

• 3 years of experience in the Supply Planning domain
• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics)
• Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Tactical, data analytics, PO/invoice procurement support, & other business operation support functions
• Experience in project management and Production/Planning MRP
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics)
• Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment
• Experience writing SQL queries or possessing a quantitative background with a desire to learn
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning
• Proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc.

Role Mandate:

• As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs.
• In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management.
• The Supply Planner will act as the primary contact for Infrastructure supply plans which support Client mass production builds at its data centers, POPs, and MNA locations globally.
• As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs.
• In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management.
• You will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand.
• This position is part of the Client Infrastructure Supply chain and Engineering team reporting to the Global Technology Source team.

Candidate Value Proposition:

• The ideal candidate will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand, monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues
• Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to review and manage supply and demand, ensuring alignment with Client production needs
• Triage and escalate supply chain issues to the appropriate contacts, facilitating swift resolution
• Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues to resolution
• Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers, while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency
• Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs, using data-driven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies
• Work with IT system developers to spec, implement, and validate new tools/systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
• Prepare process workflows and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information

Performance Measurement:

• Performance will be measured on ability to meet project timelines, ability to communicate and work collaboratively with coworkers, cross-functional partners and stakeholders, and quality of output.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to present to various levels of management and to work with cross-functional teams to drive a project/program

Educational Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• PMI or PMP certification preferred