Logistical Planner, Senior

Logistical Planner, Senior Oakland, CA- Hybrid 4 Months ONLY SUBMIT CANDIDATES CURRENTLY LOCAL TO BAY AREA/WORK LOCATION. ASSIGNMENT IS HYBRID WILL BE REQUIRED ON-SITE UP TO 3 TIMES A WEEK IF NEEDED AT OAKLAND OFFICE. LAPTOP TO BE ISSUED. AN EXTERNAL MONITOR IS RECCOMMENDED . PERSONAL PHONE TO BE USED OR MS TEAMS CALLS. NO EXPESNE REIMBURSEMENT. MILEAGE, MEALS AND LODGING CAN BE REIMBURSED IF ASKED TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF HOMEBASE WORK LOCATION. TOP THINGS LOOKING FOR: 1. Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. 2. Hands-on SAP experience, and knowledge of lean six sigma concepts. 3. Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation, and interpersonal skills 4. Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys TOP SKILL SETS LOOKING FOR IN A CANDIDATE: Hands-on SAP experience Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation, and interpersonal skills Job Responsibilities " Oversee supply planning function for a complex and diverse set of multiple material categories. " Review and release purchase requisitions, initiate stock transfers, and expedite with vendors as needed to meet project start dates. " Closely coordinate and communicate allocation plans in the event of material shortages. " Provide off-hour material procurement and expediting support during storms and other emergencies. " Interacts with program management, construction, and business finance organizations regularly to socialize supply plans and related assumptions. " Maintain SAP planning parameters in alignment with forecasts that achieve target fill rate and inventory turnover performance. " Presents findings and makes recommendations to function management " Coach peers in supply planning concepts and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing lean six sigma tools. Education Minimum: Bachelor s Degree in job related discipline or equivalent experience Desired: Master s Degree in job related discipline or equivalent experience License/ Certification Desired: APICS CPIM Certification Experience Minimum: Experience in supply chain, or related, 5yrs Desired: Experience in supply chain, or related, 7yrs Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Desired: " Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. " Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or other software related to demand planning is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of lean six sigma concepts and tools is preferred. " This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the material planning process. " Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys.