Senior Logistical Planner

Senior Logistical Planner
Location: Hybrid - onsite in Oakland up to 3 times per week if needed
Duration: 1 year contract
Pay range: $55.00/hour - $60.00/hour


TOP THINGS
1. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
2. Knowledge of SAP MRP or other MRP system. MRP = Material Requirement Planning
3. Analytical, organizational, decision making, and communication skills are essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the material planning process.
4. Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys



TOP SKILL SETS
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.



Education
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in job related discipline or equivalent experience
Desired: Master's Degree in job related discipline or equivalent experience



License/ Certification
Desired: APICS CPIM Certification



Experience
Minimum: Experience in supply chain, or related, 5yrs
Desired: Experience in supply chain, or related, 7yrs



Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Desired:
• Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or other software related to demand planning is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of lean six sigma concepts and tools is preferred.
• This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the material planning process.
• Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys.


Benefits: (employee contribution)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan


We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.