Logistical Planner, Senior SAP MRP

Only submit candidates currently local to bay area/work location. Assignment is hybrid will be required on-site up to 3 times a week if needed and potentially more if it becomes company policy at oakland office.
*** laptop to be issued. An external monitor is reccommended and should be provided by supplier. Personal phone to be used or ms teams calls. No expesne reimbursement.

Mileage, meals and lodging can be reimbursed if asked to travel outside of homebase work location. Must have manager prior approval before submitting.

Please note:

receiving resumes that have simply reiterated the job description as the candidate's experience without supporting statements of evidence will be rejected.
Top things looking for:
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 looking for in a candidate:
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:

• medical, vision, and dental insurance plans

• 401k retirement fund

About the company:

Leading natural gas and electric energy company serving millions of customers across the united states. Offers reliable energy delivery and a positive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in your community.

About gtt
Gtt is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of chenega corporation, a native american owned company in alaska. As a native american-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the us and canada.

We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!