Supply Chain Planner

Akkodis is seeking a Supply Chain Planner for a Contract job with a client in Sunnyvale, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply planning, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and ERP-based planning processes, along with the ability to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Rate Range: $50/hour to $55/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Supply Chain Planner Job Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute weekly supply plans by analyzing demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply constraints to ensure customer requirements are met while minimizing inventory costs.

• Monitor supply chain performance, resolve inventory shortages and backlogs, and drive corrective actions to maintain target service levels and fill rates.

• Maintain planning parameters and ERP master data to support accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and material lifecycle management activities.

• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, procurement, and finished goods planning teams to ensure adequate material availability and production capacity.

• Publish and communicate weekly factory forecasts, highlighting supply gaps, risks, changes in demand, and mitigation plans to key stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives while collaborating with business and IT teams to implement sustainable solutions.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Management, or a related field.

• A minimum of three years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, or a related supply chain discipline.

• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts including forecasting, demand management, inventory optimization, replenishment planning, and capacity planning.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise planning platforms to support supply chain operations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capability to evaluate complex data sets and make sound operational decisions.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS certification is highly desirable and demonstrates a strong foundation in supply chain planning and inventory management best practices.

• A Master’s degree or MBA with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience supporting electronic products, service supply chains, aftermarket operations, or technology-based manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with forward supply chain processes, factory planning operations, material management strategies, and capacity planning methodologies.

• Experience leading supply chain improvement initiatives, inventory optimization projects, or planning system enhancement activities.

• Strong knowledge of supply chain analytics, forecasting methodologies, and performance metrics used to drive operational excellence.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Govind.Pandey@akkodisgroup.com

Pay Details: $50.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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