Supply Chain Manager

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 client 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
• Working knowledge in DRP methodologies and supply chain management with 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
• 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
• Preferred background/prior work experience? Telecom and supply chain
• Priority soft skills:
  Strong verbal and written communication skills, and organization skill, role can be chaotic

What does a typical day look like? Analyzing data, making retail replenishment decisions, allocation decisions and supply purchasing decisions