Supply Chain Planner

A globally leading consumer device company based in Sunnyvale, CA is looking for a Supply Chain Planner to join their team.

Job Responsibilities:

•    Analyze forecasted demand, inventory, develop weekly supply plans that meet customer demands. Results should meet 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

Required skills:

•    Minimum Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in business, supply chain management, mathematics, engineering, or logistics
•    Experience with ERP planning solutions such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
•    Excellent knowledge and demonstrated expertise in supply chain management concepts: forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization
•    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

Preferred skills:

•    APICS certification 
•    MBA or Master’s Degree in supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering 
•    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
•    Experience with forward supply chain


Type: Contract
Duration: 3 months with extension 
Work Location: Sunnyvale, CA (hybrid)
Pay range: $40.00  - $55.00/hr (DOE)