Consultant Supply Chain

When you join VerizonYou want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.What you’ll be doing...The Global Supply Chain Supply Planning Consultant will be responsible for day to day operational success and overall analytics for the collateral planning team. Specific functions include identifying replenishment indicators, network balancing, demand forecasting, KPI tracking, master data maintenance, order testing, and ad hoc reporting. This role will work very closely with Operations and Marketing to ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time in an efficient and effective manner.You will be asked to identify areas of opportunity, as well as create and implement solutions that drive benefits to Verizon while leveraging AI tools.Reviewing inventory position and usage to identify stock out risks and propose mitigation tactics.Analyzing usage reports to develop future forecasts to efficiently plan inventory purchases.Maintaining master data for inventory items as well as forecasting attributes.Creating and managing the monthly inventory overstock and obsolescence reporting.Performance managing 3PL & Supply partners on timely receipts, shipments, and reporting.Supporting the technical mapping of products to orders to ensure the correct materials are utilized.Performing weekly inventory valuation and projections to help manage working capital and provide guidance to the financial planning process.Performing scenario analysis on an adhoc basis per leadership request to help drive decision making.Maintaining historical reporting onSupply Chain operational & financial KPIs to be used for supplier finding validations, compliance reporting and analysis.Supporting the requirements gathering, testing, and maintenance of the SAP IBP planning tool build out.What we’re looking for…You’ll need to have:Bachelor’s degree or six or more years of work experience.Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.Experience with AI tools & Workflow Automation to modernize traditional workflows.Advanced Excel / Google Sheets capabilities (data modeling, macros, complex queries).Even better if you have one or more of the following:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Data Analytics, or a related business field.Strong continuous improvement mindset with a track record of challenging existing processes and driving measurable efficiency gains.Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and external 3PL vendors.3PL vendor management or Warehouse Management System (WMS) operational experience.Experience in high-volume consumer technology, device launching, or retail fulfillment environments.SAP Certification or Lean Six Sigma / Process Improvement Certification.If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.Where you’ll be workingIn this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment OpportunityVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.Benefits and CompensationOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $78,000.00 - $150,000.00.SummaryLocation: Basking Ridge, New Jersey; Irving, TexasType: Full time