Planner/Buyer

Job Title: Planner/Buyer

Location: Sunnyvale, CA 

Introduction

A successful candidate will require strong analytical skills, a collaborative and proactive attitude, the ability to think broadly, and communication skills to work effectively with managers and planners. This position requires strong knowledge and experience in forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills combined with an eye for business to make operational decisions on the fly.
• Effective collaboration and communication approach to influence peers and executive management.
• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated expertise in supply chain management concepts: forecasting, demand planning, inventory optimization.
• Experience with ERP planning solutions such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Prior work experience in the client's industry.
• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of forecasting, planning, purchasing, inventory or related experience.
• Proven track record in delivering on critical metrics, while leading projects and initiatives.
• Experience in electronic product service supply chain a strong plus.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Key candidate characteristics: Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, persistent attention to detail, and high level of comfort in working with numbers.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Responsible for supply planning for WW and AMR regions for one or more commodities.
• Analyze forecasted demand, inventory, develop weekly supply plans that meet customer demands.
• Execute weekly plans optimally to minimize future gaps and maximize inventory turns.
• Analyze and set system parameters to optimize inventory and meet service level goals and minimize costs.
• Maintain and update ERP master data for planning parts at various plants.
• Run What if Simulations to optimize material/capacity constraints while minimizing impact to customer satisfaction.
• Analyze and resolve product backlogs, fill rates on a daily basis. Identify problem areas, and drive appropriate functional groups to correct.
• Coordinate weekly conference calls with Europe and Asia-Pacific teams to sync on supply-demand matching regionally and globally.
• Publish weekly factory forecast, ensure deltas and gaps are clearly communicated and bridged.
• Execute purchase orders based on requisitions.
• Manage accuracy of open purchase orders. Ensure suppliers confirm all purchase orders and provide committed ship dates.
• Find opportunities for system improvement and work with key business partners and IT to implement continuous system improvements.
• Oversee key cross functional projects, communicate project timelines and impacts to the team.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Hybrid work schedule with a hard end date of January 8th.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.