Supply Chain Planner II

What This Job Entails

Scope

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Works on problems of moderate scope
• Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects
  

Your Roles And Responsibilities

• Execute material planning for the data center supply chain operations and logistics team, and ensure requirements are completed within the allocated time frame
• Submit email requests or tickets for the reallocation of materials such as network racks and trays, including excess/obsolete or damaged goods
• Participate in managing move order requests (MOR) for materials control and allocation and collaborate with logistics, warehousing, and technical operations teams
• Maintain supply outlook by reviewing inventory availability, requirements, highlighting shortages and developing resolution; minimize and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory risks
• Participate in analyzing data including materials requirement planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) information, and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution
• Collaborate closely with procurement team to monitor inventory levels and sourcing needs
• Engage in driving material availability to meet customer demand
• Support discontinuation process including identification, monitoring and minimizing write off costs
• Facilitate weekly operations meetings and follow up on actions
• Confirm MRP requirements to provide vendors with short and long term materials needs and forecasts
• Participate in managing and optimizing planning metrics, tools and reports
• Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
• Complete special projects as assigned
• Provide testing support for new system tools
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position
  

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Analytical skills
• MS Excel skills
• Collaborates and works well in diverse teams
• Works well in ambiguous and sometimes chaotic environments
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to multitask
• Quick learner
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SQL and scripting preferred (for reports)
  

Physical Demand & Work Environment

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers