Supply Chain Planner

BCForward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Planner for an opportunity in Redmond, WAJob Title: Supply Chain PlannerLocation: Redmond WA (100 % Onsite)Duration: 6+ months contractTypical Day in the Role: (Local to WA preferred) • Identify feasibility of a capacity plan and trigger execution with operations team - including elements like space, power, networking, and SKU availability • Interface with supply chain, Data Center space management, hardware supply management, deployment PM's, SKU team, networking to manage and reconcile all issues related to projects • Drive root cause and corrective actions to close out process, training or tools arising from the escalations • Generate and manage metrics and reporting related to planning accuracy and jitter, supply changes and supply-demand gaps • Load execution plan into operations system of record (MDM) • Generate and publish forecasts for downstream teamsCandidate Requirements: • Years of Experience Required: 5-7 overall years of experience in the field.Experience/Qualifications: • Experience in supply chain planning or transaction management, preferably with cloud infrastructure or computer hardware • Understanding and application of key inventory management concepts (Supply Commit, Clear to Build, Open to Buy, WOS, turns) • Exceptional Excel skills managing large amounts of data • Build pivot tables • Pull data from SQL data sources • PowerBI experienceTop 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience Minimum 5 years' experience with Power BI, SQL Minimum 5 years' experience with Exceptional Excel skills managing large amounts of data/ building pivot tables Minimum 5 years' experience with Understanding and application of key inventory management concepts (Supply Commit, Clear to Build, Open to Buy, WOS, turns)Summary: The main function of a Supply Chain Planner is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. A typical Supply Chain Planner is responsible for reviewing and distributing production, work and shipment schedules and compiling reports on inventory levels, cost, etc.Job Responsibilities: • Examine documents, materials and products, and monitor work processes in order to assess completeness, accuracy and conformation to standards and specifications. • Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements, and material priorities. • Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures. • Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands. • Revise production schedule, when required, due to design changes, labor or material shortages or other interruptions. • Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.Skills: • Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and interpersonal skills. • Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing, labor and materials. • Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information. • Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production. • Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.Education/Experience: • High school diploma or GED required. • 5-7 years related experience required.Benefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforwardFounded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Created: 2025-03-09