SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (contract)
Microsoft · Redmond, WA · 2 wk ago
Management$36.5–$41.5/hrContract
Job Responsibilities
- Support demand and supply planning process design, testing, and operationalization for materials and labor requirements
- Participate in Gap Analysis activity and drive Continuous Improvement in data quality, signal fidelity, and supply chain readiness
- Develop and maintain planning analytics and dashboards
- Support AI cooling equipment demand planning and execution readiness
- Support CE Spares planning initiatives
- Aid with fuel planning processes and forecasting
- Drive planning data quality, reporting, and governance
- Cook up and coordinate across Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Operations teams
- Execute assigned workstreams associated with planning process improvements and supply chain transformation initiatives
- Create reporting, business reviews, and planning process documentation
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of related experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Integrated Business Planning, or Sales and Operations Planning
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvements across cross-functional teams
- Experience within technology, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, or data center environments is preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field is preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with keen attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and interpersonal effectiveness
- Ability to analyze and interpret costs related to manufacturing, labor, and materials
- Ability to accurately document and record information related to planning activity, process mapping, and material flow
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
- Experience with Power BI, Excel, SAP IBP, Ariba, or similar ERP, MRP, and procurement systems
- Experience creating automated reporting, dashboards, and planning analytics
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production