Demand Planner

Company: Kelly
Location: Leander
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Demand Planner - Austin, TX What's next for you? This great job. Kelly is looking for a dynamic Demand Planner with a deep knowledge of hi-tech Service Supply Chain with EMEA/APAC coordination and SAP experience to work at our premier client in Austin, TX. The position will be remote, but candidate must be local in the event the site re-opens. 12-Month contract role with potential to convert to direct hire. *** MUST BE ABLE TO WORK AS AN EMPLOYEE (ON W-2 BASIS) *** NO C2C, 1099, etc. ***

• Location: Remote, however, candidate must be local to the Austin area
• Pay: $47.00 - $49.00/hour DOE & EDU
• Schedule: Days Scope: Imagine what you could do here. Great new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are strengthening our team and we are seeking a highly analytical, motivated, and driven professional with a strong background in supply chain management. We feature a dynamic environment with creative, smart people and groundbreaking technologies. Join us and make a difference! In this role, you will own the supply/demand planning and overall performance of iOS Refurb programs for AppleCare. You will act as a focal point in communication and execution of the supply/demand plan to achieve quarterly refurb targets while meeting AppleCare's overall goals. You possess strong analytical skills, a proactive and collaborative attitude, and an exceptional ability to work cross-functionally with other planners and regional teams Key Qualifications
  • You combine extraordinary analytical capabilities, business savvy and leadership skills.
  • You bring thoughtful influence in a matrixed organization, be a strong collaborator and communicator.
  • You have experience presenting to executive management. In this role you will:
    • Responsible for iOS Refurb supply/demand planning for WW and AMR region.
    • Analyze weekly actuals and forecast to develop a weekly refurb supply plan that meets customer demand as well as refurb targets.
    • Coordinate weekly conference calls with EMEA/APAC teams to sync on refurb supply and demand.
    • Partner with WW SDM team to ensure supply plans meet the target.
    • Publishes and reconciles weekly supply plans to ensure deltas and gaps are clearly communicated and bridged.
    • Collaborate with China operations team to secure sufficient capacity and materials to meet quarter targets.
    • Coordinate issue resolutions and application enhancement requests between business and warehouses. Key Qualifications
      • Deep knowledge of demand planning and supply chain management
      • Experience in hi-tech Service Supply Chain or refurb planning a strong plus
      • Proficiency in Excel and SAP and a high level of comfort working with numbers
      • Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with key partners while gaining their trust and respect.
      • Analytical skills capable of understanding new business data/processes in relation to projects
      • Adept at leading multiple efforts simultaneously in an environment with ambiguity and frequent changes in timeline and strategy
      • Exceptional ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a persistent attention to detail Education
        • B.S. degree in related field plus 5-7 years of related experience, or advanced degree plus 3-5 years of related experience. Why Kelly? As a Kelly employee, you'll have access to world-class perks, including:
          • Kelly-sponsored Affordable Care Act health care coverage available to eligible employees
          • *Group insurance options
          • Service bonus plan
          • Holiday pay plan
          • Weekly electronic pay options
          • Online training campus that provides more than 3,000 free courses to help improve and develop skills
          • Exclusive online employee community
          • Employee assistance program available at no cost
          • Corporate discounts
          • Transportation Spending Accounts *Offered and administered by Leslie & Associates. These plans are not sponsored by Kelly Services. Apply Today! *Important information: This position is recruited by a remote, national, Kelly office, NOT your local Kelly branch. Applicant must have a legal right to work in the US without sponsorship or VISA transfer for this position. There is no relocation budgeted for this position. If this position requires you to relocate you will be responsible for those costs. Why Kelly -- ? Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly-- Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job. About Kelly -- At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/nontraditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live (plus, did we mention we provide a ton of benefits ?). Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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