Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Supply Management Planner in Cary, NC 27513

Job Title: Supply Management Planner II - Supply Management
Duration: 12 months
Location Cary, NC 27513
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.)
Rate: $23- $24.65 per hour
Job Type: Contract (40 hrs. a week)
Work Hours: 1st shift, between 6 am and 5 pm (no overtime) but if requested it would be minimal OT hours

Major Purpose
Performs the duties of a Supply Management Planner II. Manages the day- to-day performance and relationship of a group of suppliers for several assigned commodities to support factory operations. Works with the Supply Base to drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.

Major Duties
* 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, 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)

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 239354 when responding to this ad.