Job Title: Supply Chain Program Manager III Locations: Onsite at Fremont, CA Duration: 12 Months Contract on W2 (Possible Extension) Top 3 must-have HARD skills: BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics) Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment Good to have skills: this position will be more tactical, data analytics, PO/invoice procurement support, & other business operation support functions As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs. In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management. You will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand. This position is part of the client's Infrastructure Supply chain and Engineering team. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to review and manage supply and demand, ensuring alignment with client's production needs. • Triage and escalate supply chain issues to the appropriate contacts, facilitating swift resolution. • Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues to resolution. • Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making. • Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers, while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency. • Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs, using data-driven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies. • Work with IT system developers to spec, implement, and validate new tools/systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes. • Prepare process workflows and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information. Min Qualifications: • BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience. • 3+ years of experience in the Supply Planning domain. • Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning. • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present to various levels of management and to work with cross-functional teams to drive a project/program. • Proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in project management and Production/Planning MRP. • Understand end-to-end supply chain management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics). • Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment. • Experience writing SQL queries or possessing a quantitative background with a desire to learn.
