What are we looking for in our Demand Planner IV?
Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: Cupertino, CA
Duration: 6 Months (with possible extension)
Duties:
- 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
- Responsible for iOS Refurb supply/demand planning for WW and AMR region.
- Analyze weekly actuals and forecast to develop a weekly supply plan that meets customer demand as well as billing targets.
- Publish and reconcile weekly component forecast, ensure deltas and gaps are clearly communicated and bridged
- Analyze and resolve product backlogs, fill rates on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, and drive appropriate functional groups to correct.
- Coordinate weekly conference calls with EMEA/APAC teams to sync on supply and demand.
- Work closely with cross functional teams such as warehouses, finished goods planning and factory operations teams to ensure sufficient capacities and materials to meet supply requirements
- 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.
- Working knowledge to build Tableau dashboard is a plus
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
Rate/Salary: $60/hr to $72/hr.