Highlights
The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain planning expertise with strong technology leadership and can translate business needs into scalable technology solutions. Kforce has a client in Oakland, CA that is seeking a SCM Manager to lead the technology strategy and roadmap supporting a fast-moving, global supply chain environment.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Oakland, CA (Remote) |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Salary | $85 |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Website | http://www.kforce.com/ |
Description
Kforce has a client in Oakland, CA that is seeking a SCM Manager to lead the technology strategy and roadmap supporting a fast-moving, global supply chain environment. This role will serve as a key technology partner across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory, Logistics, and S&OP/IBP. This individual will also help shape how AI and machine learning can improve forecasting, inventory optimization, supply risk, and planning decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with Supply Chain leaders across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Logistics, and Operations to define technology needs and priorities
- Own and maintain the SCM technology roadmap across planning, ERP, procurement, data, and logistics platforms
- Lead and optimize the supply chain planning technology ecosystem
- Manage integrations and data flows between planning platforms, SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, Snowflake, and other enterprise systems
- Support planning processes including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP/IBP, Inventory Planning, and Capacity Planning
- Evaluate and introduce AI/ML capabilities related to demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supply risk, and planning analytics
- Lead platform implementations, enhancements, and module expansions
- Manage technology vendors and implementation partners
- Identify system, integration, and data risks before they impact supply chain operations
- Provide leadership to US and offshore technical and functional resources
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 7+ years of supply chain technology experience, with strong hands-on knowledge of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, or IBP
- Experience owning or supporting a modern supply chain planning platform such as Lyric, o9, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP, or similar
- Working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA SCM, including how planning outputs integrate with ERP processes
- Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or similar
- Proven ability to translate supply chain business requirements into technology solutions and roadmaps
- Strong understanding of planning data, system integrations, and supply chain technology architecture
- Knowledge of how AI and machine learning can be applied to supply chain planning
- US-based role with collaboration across global and offshore teams
- Up to 10-15% travel may be required
- Experience working in a multi-ERP environment, particularly SAP and NetSuite
- Background within CPG, retail, beauty, consumer products, or omnichannel environments
- Experience leading a planning platform implementation or major module expansion
- Experience supporting global or cross-regional supply chain operations
- Exposure to AI/ML solutions for forecasting, inventory optimization, or supply risk
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving technology organization
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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