Program Manager III

Program Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Program Manager III for an onsite opportunity!

Position Title: Supply Chain Program Manager III

Location: Fremont, California

Anticipated Start Date: 01/02/2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Contract (>%3D30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $65-$70/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.).

Job Summary:

• As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs. In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management.
• The Supply Planner will act as the primary contact for Infrastructure supply plans which support Client's mass production builds at its data centers, POPs, and MNA locations globally. As a Supply Planner, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs. In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management. You will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand. This position is part of the Client's Infrastructure Supply chain and Engineering team reporting to the Global Technology Source team.
• The ideal candidate will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand, monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs.

  Role Responsibilities:

• Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues
• Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to review and manage supply and demand, ensuring alignment with Client's production needs
• Triage and escalate supply chain issues to the appropriate contacts, facilitating swift resolution
• Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues to resolution
• Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers, while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency
• Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs, using data-driven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies
• Work with IT system developers to spec, implement, and validate new tools/systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
• Prepare process workflows and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information

  Performance Measurement:

• Performance will be measured on ability to meet project timelines, ability to communicate and work collaboratively with coworkers, cross-functional partners and stakeholders, and quality of output.

  Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in the Supply Planning domain
• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics)
• Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment

  Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Tactical, data analytics, PO/invoice procurement support, & other business operation support functions
• Experience in project management and Production/Planning MRP
• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics)
• Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment
• Experience writing SQL queries or possessing a quantitative background with a desire to learn
• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning
• Proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc.

  Educational Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience
• PMI or PMP certification preferred

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 234031 when responding to this ad.

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