As a Supply Planner you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels researching supply discrepancies and forecasting future supply needs. In addition you will support development and enhancement of business processes tools and analytics to support demand planning forecasting activities and inventory management.
The Supply Planner will act as the primary contact for Infrastructure supply plans which support Facebooks mass production builds at its data centers POPs and MNA locations globally. As a Supply Planner you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels researching supply discrepancies and forecasting future supply needs. In addition you will support development and enhancement of business processes tools and analytics to support demand planning forecasting activities and inventory management. You will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand. This position is part of our Infrastructure Supply chain and Engineering team reporting to the Global Technology Source team.
Role Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Support procurement activities including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurementrelated issues.
- Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decisionmaking.
- Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to review and manage supply and demand ensuring alignment with our production needs.
- Triage and escalate supply chain issues to the appropriate contacts facilitating swift resolution.
- Support procurement activities including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurementrelated issues to resolution.
- Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decisionmaking.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure timely delivery of highquality products to customers while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics identify areas for improvement and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs using datadriven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Work with IT system developers to spec implement and validate new tools/systems ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
- Prepare process workflows and associated documentation ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
MustHave Skills:
- 3 years of experience in the Supply Planning domain.
- BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Industrial Engineering related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Understanding of endtoend Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling warehousing fulfillment reverse logistics).
- Proficiency in procurement processes specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment.
NicetoHave Skills:
- Tactical data analytics PO/invoice procurement support & other business operation support functions.
- Experience in project management and Production/Planning MRP.
- Understanding of endtoend Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling warehousing fulfillment reverse logistics).
- Proficiency in procurement processes specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment.
- Experience writing SQL queries or possessing a quantitative background with a desire to learn.
- Experience in demand forecasting inventory optimization and supply planning.
- Proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel Google Sheets Power BI etc.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills with the ability to present to various levels of management and to work with crossfunctional teams to drive a project/program.
Educational Requirements:
- BA/BS degree in Business Supply Chain Industrial Engineering related field or equivalent practical experience.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
Benefits:
- 401(k).
- Dental Insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity equality inclusion and respect for people.
- The salary will be determined based on several factors including but not limited to location relevant education qualifications experience technical skills and business needs.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in OrangePeople monthly team meetings and participate in teambuilding efforts.
- Contribute to OrangePeople technical discussions peer reviews etc.
- Contribute content and collaborate via the OPWiki/Knowledge Base.
- Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested.
About us:
OrangePeople is an Enterprise Architecture and Project Management solutions company. Our most valuable asset is our people: dynamic creative thinkers who are passionate about doing quality work. As a member of the OrangePeople team you will have access to industryleading consulting practices strategies & and technologies innovative training & and education. An ideal Orange Person is a technology leader with a proven track record of technical achievements and a strong process/methodology orientation.