Logistics and Supply Chain Strategist

Overview Supply Chain Optimization Expert

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Optimization Expert to join our team. The successful candidate will bring expertise in tactical planning and strategic thinking to support a world-class demand-driven supply chain.

Responsibilities Manage supplier allocations based on schedule, pricing, volume agreements, supplier capacity, inventory levels.

Analyze forecast and part-level demand to obtain adequate supply commitments and meet Sourcing minimum volume commitments.

Manage program planning activities for new supplier ramp-up as needed.

Perform analysis of planned, shipped, and delivered orders for regional projects, identify and resolve gaps.

Manage complex inventory base, utilizing industry best practices to create replenishment levels that support working capital and service level targets.

Work with internal and external teams to ensure inventory accuracy.

Collaborate with teams to manage assembly BOM schedules with local manufacturing sites.

Provide early alerts to Delivery Managers for supplier gaps and work with vendors on recovery plans to de-risk project LD schedules.

Drive supplier On-Time Shipment (OTS) in partnership with delivery managers for the region.

Standardize supplier management practices and drive data visibility from PO to pick-up.

Point person to coordinate engineering, sourcing, NPI, and logistics on production issues.

Host weekly supplier meetings for updates on PO status, raw-material, forecast, quality, procurement, and logistics concerns.

Participate in quarterly supplier QBRs and provide feedback for mutual success.

Support testing and adoption of Anaplan to expedite planning system transformation.

Qualifications Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration, Master's preferred.

Minimum 10 years' experience in Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.

Solar, electronics, semiconductor, or steel manufacturing, automotive, or heavy equipment industry experience preferred.

Strong interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, finance).

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Expert Planning, Forecasting, Project Management skills with attention to detail.

Advanced user skills of planning software such as Anaplan and MS Excel required, Power BI preferred.

Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.

Ability to build, negotiate, and sustain networking relationships.

APICS certification preferred.

Self-starter with ability to work in fast-paced global environments.

Experience with MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems.

Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.

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