Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Management Planner in Moline, IL 61265

Job Title: Supply Management Planner
Duration: 1 years contract
Location: Moline, IL 61265
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
(Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.)

Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)

Pay Range: $25hr-$26/hr
(Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Description
* Execute, in a supply chain of low complexity, planning activities within a defined framework/system that mainly affect own organization/unit.
* Maintain day-to-day contact with business-critical suppliers and respond to complex incidents with suppliers or supplies/services to analyze performance and provide feedback on key supplier management indicators.
* Collect and collate information on the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers to provide solid market information to more senior colleagues for decision-making.
* Contribute to reviewing existing operations in own area of work, and support in generating new ideas to assist in identifying continuous improvements.
* Gather and report on information on existing contract performance and provide it as input to the new contract process for negotiations/renegotiations.
* Manage inventory for a site or factory, with guidance when discrepancies or issues are identified, following existing procedures.
* Support stakeholder engagement by arranging actions, meetings, and events.
* Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
* Action Planning
* Planning and Organizing
* Data Collection and Analysis
* Verbal Communication
* Procurement Process Management
* Traffic and Vehicle Planning
* Assessment
* Costing and Budgeting
* Reporting
* Review and Reporting
Education
* Post-Secondary Non-Tertiary Education
Work Experience
* Basic experience of simple office / operational systems (4 to 6 months)
* Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 236317 when responding to this ad.