Sourcing Manager - IV

Spectraforce Technologies Inc.

Bellevue, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Business Processes, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Data Analysis, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Oracle Database 9i, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Improvement, Purchasing/Procurement, Retail, SAP, SAP BusinessObjects, SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bellevue, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Sourcing Manager - IV

Duration: 10 Months

Location: Bellevue, WA 98006

On-site role, 5 days a week

Responsibilities

Help strategize and then execute the most optimal allocation of constrained devices to various sales channels based on ever changing demand/supply components and business priorities while maintaining appropriate levels of inventory

Analyze allocation planning processes and policies and drive changes and enhancements to key SAP (Backorder Rescheduling, Delivery Due, ATP Checking, IDOO) or business processes to meet evolving business needs

Own the BO and ESD management processes to ensure customer Estimated Shipping Dates are hit or updated proactively when supply challenges arise to maintain a good customer experience

Conduct competitive analysis of other carrier device supply plans to understand and drive improvements to supply plan

Establishes and maintains business relationships with cross-functional teams to assure on-time delivery, communication on backorder and resolution of picking, shipping and capacity issues

Present modeling scenarios results to supply chain leadership, channel leadership, customer's buying team and store replenishment planning team to gain buy-in on proposed changes

Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed.

Minimum Requirement

Working knowledge of DRP methodologies and supply chain management, with the ability to train across the organization

Experience in using planning systems like SAP/Oracle/O9 or other equivalent planning systems.

Experience in implementing supply chain systems and process improvement (CPFR, VMI, ERP, APS)

Demonstrate ability/ willingness to originate and lead cross-functional projects

Ability to develop strategies and process innovation to achieve business goals

Basic SQL knowledge

Ability to connect and influence business partners (peers + 2 levels) across functional organization

Advanced Excel modeling experience required

Technology Requirements:

Some ERP planning experience is good, demand/supply or allocation planning, any works - preferably in SAP or 09, but not necessary

What does a typical day look like?

Analyzing data, making retail replenishment decisions, allocation decisions, and supply purchasing decisions

Preferred background/prior work experience?

Telecom and supply chain

Priority soft skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and organizational skills, the role can be chaotic

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at nahr@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

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Spectraforce Technologies Inc.