SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (contract)

Microsoft; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 53,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA & DCFSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Microsoft, via Allegis Global Solutions, seeks a Supply Chain Planner (Contract) to support production planning for long‑lead equipment used in global data center projects. You will coordinate with vendors, procurement, and cross‑functional teams to translate demand signals into accurate forecasts, supplier commitments, inventory plans, and execution strategies.

Requirements include 5+ years in supply chain or related fields, advanced Excel and Power BI, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years analyzing demand, supply, inventory, and project schedules for planning decisions.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Experience in project tracking and cross-functional coordination; leadership summaries.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced Excel and Power BI skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend vendor procurement and planning sync meetings and capture actions.
• Follow up with suppliers on production schedules, delivery commitments, and forecast alignment.
• Support forecast maintenance, planning flag updates, and data cleansing.
• Coordinate skidding and OFCI schedule requirements with stakeholders.
• Assist production planning across long‑lead equipment categories.
• Evaluate inventory positions and support utilization strategies.
• Create ad hoc reports, dashboards, and leadership summaries; develop reporting automation.
• Review schedules, forecasts, and inventory to identify risks and support delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Strong communication

Data quality awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Supply Chain Planner (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support production planning activities for long-lead equipment used in a global data center portfolio. This role works closely with production planners, suppliers, procurement teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure equipment demand signals are translated into accurate forecasts, supplier commitments, inventory strategies, and execution plans. The position supports planning activities across electrical and mechanical infrastructure categories, including skidded solutions and other long-lead equipment supporting data center construction. The ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, takes initiative, and embraces learning opportunities — including the use of AI and automation tools to drive efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend vendor procurement and planning sync meetings and capture key actions and follow-up items
• Follow up with suppliers on production schedules, delivery commitments, and forecast alignment
• Support forecast maintenance, planning flag updates, and data cleansing activities
• Coordinate and communicate skidding and OFCI schedule requirements to relevant stakeholders
• Assist with production planning activities across multiple long-lead equipment categories
• Evaluate inventory positions and support inventory utilization strategies
• Create and maintain ad hoc reports, dashboards, and portfolio summaries for leadership review
• Support development of reporting automations and AI-enabled planning tools
• Update portfolio review materials and leadership summary slides
• Review project schedules, supplier commitments, forecasts, and inventory positions to identify risks and support project delivery
• Track recovery plans and prepare status updates for stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure planning data accuracy and support continuous process improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics, operations, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience analyzing demand, supply, inventory, and project schedules to support planning decisions and identify delivery risks
• 5+ years of experience with data analysis and reporting using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools to support executive decision-making
• 5+ years of experience in project tracking and cross-functional coordination, including managing action items and preparing leadership presentations
• Experience with inventory analysis, forecasting processes, or supplier management preferred
• Experience in data center infrastructure planning or related capital equipment environments is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field required — candidates without a Bachelor's degree will not be considered
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including pivot tables, data validation, and complex formulas
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization, reporting, and executive dashboard development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work with large datasets
• Ability to identify data quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Experience working with suppliers and managing cross-functional stakeholder relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce concise leadership-ready summaries
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort leveraging AI tools and automation to improve planning processes and reporting efficiency
• Experience maintaining project trackers, managing action items, and preparing status updates

Additional Details

• Location: Remote
• Duration: 11 months
• Pay Range*: $35 - $39.50 per hour
• Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
• Job Status: Non-Exempt
• Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.