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SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER

Fortune 500 company in Tualatin, Oregon is looking for a SAP Supply Chain professional. This is a 6+ month ON-SITE role. Top 3

Skills:

1. We need this professional to have strong knowledge in the shift of upstream skills within the Supply Chain industry. 2.

Experience working with customers on:

planning, forecasting, strategy, and the flow. Strong relationship skills as they will be working with multiple teams. 3. ERP experience is a plus, but system can be taught, anyone with SAP will be fine. What do you get to do in this position? Ensure a continuous flow of incoming raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies. Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal). Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders). Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order Scheduling. Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to ensure the availability of materials. Monitor and improve supplier performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc. Take daily action regarding Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages and escalate when issues are repeated. Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM). This job might be for you if you are: Engineering Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education. At least 3 years of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain is preferred. Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is desirable. Proficient in using computers with advanced knowledge of applications (Access, Excel). Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work independently with good time management and organizational skills. Strong relationship-building and collaborative management skills.