Logistical Planner (Supply Chain, Inventory Mgmt, SAP)

• Job Title - Logistical Planner, Senior
• Note: It’s a contract position with one of our major utility clients.
• ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID WILL BE REQUIRED ON-SITE UP TO 3 TIMES A WEEK IF NEEDED AT OAKLAND, CA - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU CAN NOT DO HYBRID TO OAKLAND, CA.

Experience:

• Minimum: Experience in supply chain, or related, 5yrs

License/ Certification:

Desired: APICS CPIM Certification

TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR:

1. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.

2. Hands-on SAP experience, and knowledge of lean six sigma concepts.

3. Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation, and interpersonal skills

4. Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys

TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE:

• Hands-on SAP experience
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee supply planning function for a complex and diverse set of multiple material categories.
• 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-hour material procurement and expediting support during storms and other emergencies.
• Interacts with program management, construction, and business finance organizations regularly to socialize supply plans and related assumptions.
• Maintain SAP planning parameters in alignment with forecasts that achieve target fill rate and inventory turnover performance.
• Presents findings and makes recommendations to function management
• Coach peers in supply planning concepts and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing lean six sigma tools.