Supply Chain Planner Consultant

Job Description

This position is not open to 3rd Party Vendors.

Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Consultant. Our client is changing the main storage locations for products across its distribution network. This is a long-term contract assignment on a hybrid basis. This person will analyze what each move means for the business, including:

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• The impact on inventory and lead times
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• Recommendations on where products should sit
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• Which planning parameters need to change to meet delivery targets. For example: "If this product moves from location A to location B and has to reach Prague in 3 days, what has to change?"
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Responsibilities

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• Lead and support storage location change projects from analysis through recommendation.
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• Model the impact on inventory, lead time, forecasting and demand.
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• Calculate DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) and recommend parameter changes.
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• Build reports and Power BI dashboards, and present findings to stakeholders in PowerPoint.
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• Understand the supply chain strategy and challenge the business when the data calls for it.
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Required Qualifications

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• 5+ years of supply chain and planning experience.
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• Strong analytical background, technically savvy, picks things up quickly.
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• Power BI and data modeling.
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• SAP S/4HANA and planning systems.
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• Understanding of forecasting, demand, inventory and DRP .
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• Warehouse operations knowledge, including picking and packing.
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• Experience leading projects, with strong communication and presentation skills.
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Nice to Have

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• MRP and OMP experience.
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