Supply/Demand Materials Planner

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking a Supply/Demand Materials Planner, 08-month Contract role for one of our Fortune 500 clients at Cupertino, CA (Hybrid). Apply today for immediate consideration.

Hourly Pay: $55 to $60 W2

Job Summary:

• The Planner is responsible for securing supply of spare parts.
• A planner must have strong analytical capabilities, planning and supply chain management expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply issues in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Must be creative problem solvers who can drive continuous improvement.

Description:

• Own the detailed plan of when and how to secure supply of assigned materials to deliver near perfect parts availability for customers.
• Review daily reports and act on supply shortages immediately to minimize customer impact
• Interpret and analyze the usage history, forecast and maintain supply plans for all parts using spreadsheets and corporate planning system.
• Complete root cause analyses and develop mitigation plans for any supply gaps
• Complete detailed analysis of weekly system purchase recommendations
• Ensure the planning system is properly configured for each part
• Balance inventory across global warehouse locations to avoid or minimize customer impacts.
• Optimize plans to minimize cost while still maintaining target service levels.
• Present status to management weekly on top supply issues.
• Actively participate in regular cross functional meetings.
• Actively participate in regular and ad-hoc early morning or evening calls with global team and/or vendors.

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze, think and act quickly and decisively in crisis situations.
• Ability to effectively triage and act on critical supply issues on a daily basis.
• Keen analytical and Microsoft Excel capabilities
• Ability to formulate and execute ad hoc analyses rapidly under time pressure
• Expertise in using solver based planning tools and SAP
• Clear and prompt communication to management and peers (email + in-person)
• Effective time management to balance multiple priorities. Prioritize action items in real-time based on customer impact and cost.
• Project management skills to identify and implement process improvements to business processes, systems, or analysis tools.

Russell Tobin / Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.