Sourcing Manager

Harvey Nash; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Bellevue, WA is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Consultant to optimize inventory allocation and improve planning processes. Responsibilities include strategizing device allocation, analyzing and enhancing SAP processes, and ensuring timely shipping for excellent customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, advanced Excel modeling expertise, and experience with ERP systems. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Experience in using planning systems like SAP/Oracle/o9.
• Working knowledge in DRP methodologies and supply chain management.
• Ability to connect and influence business partners across functional organization.

Responsibilities

• Help strategize and execute allocation of devices to sales channels.
• Analyze allocation planning processes and implement enhancements.
• Own management processes to ensure timely customer shipping dates.

Skills

Supply chain management

Excel modeling

Cross-functional project leadership

Communication skills

SQL knowledge

Tools

SAP

Oracle

o9

Job description

• 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 TMO 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
• Basic SQL knowledge
• 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

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

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