Job Details

VARITE is looking for a qualified Logistical Planner, Sr for one of its clients in Oakland, CA.

WHAT THE CLIENT DOES?

A major utility company that provides electricity and natural gas services to millions of customers in the NorthCalifornia.

WHAT WE DO?

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Job Details:

Title: Logistical Planner, Senior

Duration: 17 Months

Location: Oakland, CA
Pay rate range: $50-53 /hr on W2 + Benefits Contribution
Description:

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.

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. CLIENT LAPTOP TO BE ISSUED. AN EXTERNAL MONITOR IS RECCOMMENDED AND SHOULD BE PROVIDED BY SUPPLIER. 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.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status