Supply Chain Materials Planner I

What this Job Entails: 

The Supply Chain Materials Planner will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where valuable contribution is much appreciated. 

Scope: 

• Applies company policies and procedures to resolve routine issues

• Works on problems of limited scope

• Receives detailed instructions

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Help to execute material planning for the data center supply chain operations and logistics team, and ensure requirements are completed within the allocated time frame 

• Submit email requests or tickets for the reallocation of materials such as network racks and trays, including excess/obsolete or damaged goods

• Assist with managing move order requests (MOR) for materials control and allocation and collaborate with logistics, warehousing, and technical operations teams 

• Maintain supply outlook by reviewing inventory availability, requirements, highlighting shortages and developing resolution; minimize and mitigate excess and obsolete inventory risks 

• Assist with analyzing data including materials requirement planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) information, and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution 

• Collaborate closely with procurement team to monitor inventory levels and sourcing needs 

• Assist with driving material availability to meet customer demand 

• Support discontinuation process including identification, monitoring and minimizing write off costs 

• Help to facilitate weekly operations meetings and follow up on actions 

• Confirm MRP requirements to provide vendors with short and long term materials needs and forecasts 

• Assist with managing and optimizing planning metrics, tools and reports 

• Supports cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives. 

• Complete special projects as assigned 

• Provide testing support for new system tools 

• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 0 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Builds stable working relationships internally

• Follows standard practice and procedures when analyzing situations or data

• Analytical skills 

• MS Excel skills

• Collaborates and works well in diverse teams 

• Works well in ambiguous and sometimes chaotic environments 

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) 

• Ability to multitask 

• Quick learner 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• SQL and scripting preferred (for reports) 

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers