Supply Chain Planner

Zones LLC.•Auburn, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner - Software will be responsible for procure Software and Advance Technology IT products from OEMs and distributors while developing and executing a spend management program (cradle to grave) to ensure maximum value is achieved. The Planner will optimize inventory levels while minimizing risk of aged/obsolete product and provide expertise to internal customers on purchasing options, pricing negotiations, inventory management, expediting, tracking, follow up and supplier management of orders. Manage all aspects of the Total Cost of Ownership. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide recommendations to leadership with prioritizing and achieving dept. projects, process improvements, metrics, and objectives to align with company Goals Short and long-term inventory planning that optimizes inventory levels, plant efficiency, costs and service levels. This includes participating in a collaborative, cross functional, Sales Planning process; measuring and developing actionable improvement plans for key performance metrics. Partner closely with Technology Solution Centers, OEM’s, Distributors, Demand Planning, PMO, Customer Service and Sales to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time in the right quantities to meet customer demand Supply chain planners will look at current processes and determine methods for improvement process and cutting/controlling costs. They also troubleshoot breakdowns along the chain and respond fluidly to unexpected events. Manage supply chain relationships and resolve persistent and/or acute supply chain challenges. Maintain contact with Suppliers throughout procurement process to ensure proper delivery, quality control, address any issues with returns/rejections and vendor’s performance issues. Refer to Legal Team for disputes regarding Terms and Conditions, or if any credible risks are anticipating. Develop and maintain relationships with multiple Vendors. Support vendor management programs and participate in Vendor QBR’s. Develops demand forecasts and supply plans based on business rules, lead times, customer orders, safety stock requirements, bills of material, etc. (as applicable), escalating shortages and overages to management as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or relevant field desired a plus.
Certifications: Supply Chain or Inventory Management Certification a plus (ISM, APICS, CSCMP, ISCEA, IIPMR)
Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (Kinaxis, Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
Experience working directly with Sales and/or other customer facing teams a plus
4 or more years of experience required in Supply Chain or related field, Planning experience a plus
Excellent customer focus, project and process management, analytical, problem solving, verbal and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization.
Strong organizational skills, presentation skills, and ability to influence others
Experience negotiating with multiple parties and/or conflicting objectives
Experience working within the parameters of contractual agreements; understanding of customer and supplier specifications; customer or final product forecasting

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Operations Management, Business, or relevant field desired a plus.
Certifications: Supply Chain or Inventory Management Certification a plus (ISM, APICS, CSCMP, ISCEA, IIPMR)
Experience with ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (Kinaxis, Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
Experience working directly with Sales and/or other customer facing teams a plus
4 or more years of experience required in Supply Chain or related field, Planning experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide recommendations to leadership with prioritizing and achieving dept. projects, process improvements, metrics, and objectives to align with company Goals
Short and long-term inventory planning that optimizes inventory levels, plant efficiency, costs and service levels. This includes participating in a collaborative, cross functional, Sales Planning process; measuring and developing actionable improvement plans for key performance metrics.
Partner closely with Technology Solution Centers, OEM’s, Distributors, Demand Planning, PMO, Customer Service and Sales to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time in the right quantities to meet customer demand
Supply chain planners will look at current processes and determine methods for improvement process and cutting/controlling costs. They also troubleshoot breakdowns along the chain and respond fluidly to unexpected events.
Manage supply chain relationships and resolve persistent and/or acute supply chain challenges.
Maintain contact with Suppliers throughout procurement process to ensure proper delivery, quality control, address any issues with returns/rejections and vendor’s performance issues. Refer to Legal Team for disputes regarding Terms and Conditions, or if any credible risks are anticipating.
Develop and maintain relationships with multiple Vendors. Support vendor management programs and participate in Vendor QBR’s.
Develops demand forecasts and supply plans based on business rules, lead times, customer orders, safety stock requirements, bills of material, etc. (as applicable), escalating shortages and overages to management as required.