OP is looking for a Supply Planner who will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs for a global social media company. In addition, you will support the development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities, and inventory management. The supply planner will be the primary contact for infrastructure supply plans supporting the 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 the 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 Infrastructure Supply Chain and Engineering team, reporting to the Global Technology Source team. 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.
Roles & 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 the 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 the 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in the Supply Planning domain.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Educational Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OP monthly team meetings, and participate in team-building efforts.
- Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us: OP is a technology consulting and solutions company, offering advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields - including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic, creative thinkers, who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OP team, you will have access to industry-leading consulting practices, strategies & and technologies, innovative training & education. An ideal OP team member is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical excellence and a strong focus on process and methodology.
