Supply Chain Analyst III - Supply chain planner

Working Title:

Supply Chain Analyst III - Supply chain planner Job
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Location:

Fremont, CA Client:
Meta - Facebook.

Job Functions:

• Develop cyclical demand forecasts (operational forecasts) for standard IT assets and accessories following agreed upon forecasting methodology
• Interact and coordinate with stakeholders to continuously measure and improve demand forecast accuracy
• Use and maintain designated planning and inventory tools and software to optimize supply planning and staging
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate with vendors to ensure on time delivery of Purchase Order.
• Provide standard and off cycle reporting to Planning Lead.
• Apply data driven decision making to day-to-day activities
• Manage end-to-end supply chain supply and demand planning for hardware categories
• Implement process improvements initiatives to drive greater process efficiency and inventory optimization
• Track planning and inventory related KPIs
• Supporting the NPI launches and participate in product life-cycle management
• Identify, report, and mitigate supply availability and inventory risks
• Manage and track day to day escalations from internal and external stakeholders

• Effective communications skills, verbal and written
• 5-10 years of experience in supply planning and forecasting
• Full understanding of end-to-end supply chain fundamentals and workflows
• Proficient with major planning tools (i2, SAP, Oracle, etc.). Oracle Fusion experience a significant advantage
• Proficient with office tools (MS office, Google Office tools). Able to manipulate large data sets and summarize within excel with pivot tables and macros.
• Vendor management
• Good knowledge of IT equipment and the market of consumer electronics
• Adaptable to fast changes

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.

• 5 years minimum 10 years at most

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred