Logistical Planner, Senior

Individual Contributor – Procurement / Supply Chain | Hybrid | Oakland

About the role

Logistical Planners ensure materials are available at the right place, time, and quantities. They maintain proper inventory levels at PG&E’s warehouses and coordinate with external suppliers to ensure material availability for shovel-ready execution of maintenance, repair, and construction work for PG&E’s gas and electric asset infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Sets inventory levels in accordance with inventory turns targets for assigned major commodities and presents findings and recommendations to management.
• Plans and coordinates with purchasing, internal clients, and suppliers on stock replenishment and future material requirements for major commodities.
• Follows up with clients on changes in material delivery, identifies and addresses potential shortages, and prioritizes expediting for major commodities.
• Manages inventory levels for working, safety, emergency, and storm stocks for major commodities.
• Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.
• Leads low to medium complexity process improvement initiatives under the guidance of a Black Belt.
• Acts as a liaison between various departments and lines of business.
• Communicates with suppliers on schedule changes and updates SAP purchase order records.

Requirements

• Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in supply chain or a related field

Qualifications

• Desired: Master’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years of experience in supply chain or a related field
• APICS-American Production and Inventory Control Society CPIM-Certified Production and Inventory Management certification