Associate Supply Chain Planner

1 Month ago • 1-2 Years • Logistics

Job Summary

Job Description

Zones LLC is seeking an Associate Supply Chain Planner to develop and execute a spend management program for assigned categories and brands, aiming for maximum value. The role involves optimizing inventory levels to minimize the risk of aged or obsolete products. The Associate Supply Chain Planner will provide expertise to internal customers on purchasing options, price negotiations, inventory management, expediting, tracking, follow-up, and supplier order management. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers for optimal pricing and terms, managing inventory to ensure availability while minimizing risk, providing thought leadership on purchasing and inventory management, managing PO execution, collaborating with distributors and manufacturers for forecasting, identifying cost savings, developing alternate sources, and maintaining inter-departmental relationships.
Must have:
  • Negotiate with suppliers/vendors for best price.
  • Manage inventory to ensure availability.
  • Provide expertise on purchasing and inventory.
  • Manage PO execution to suppliers.
  • Collaborate with distributors and manufacturers.
  • Provide overall spend management.
  • Identify and execute cost savings.
  • Develop alternate sources for products.
  • Maintain inter-departmental relationships.
  • Communicate professionally with external sources.
  • Maintain proficiency in category terminology.
  • Manage others in the immediate area.
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • 1-2 years experience in offshore/outsourced model.
  • Reseller hardware/software industry experience preferred.
  • General understanding of IT products and terminology.
Perks:
  • Employee life insurance
  • Health coverage for employees, spouse, and children
  • Optional discounted coverage for parents
  • Voluntary Pension Fund Scheme
  • EOBI
  • Complimentary meals
  • Access to an in-house gym

Job Details

Description

Position at Zones LLC.

Company Overview:

 

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there’s only one: Zones – First Choice for IT.TM 

Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Associate Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for developing and executing a spend management program (cradle to grave) for assigned categories and brands to ensure maximum value is achieved. The Buyer will optimize inventory levels while minimizing the risk of aged/obsolete products. The Buyer will provide expertise to internal customers on purchasing options, pricing negotiations, inventory management, expediting, tracking, follow-up, and supplier management of orders. 

 

What you’ll do as an Associate Supply Chain Planner:

Employees employed in the role of Associate Supply Chain Planner shall be required to apply their independent mind and demonstrate intellectual abilities in their decision-making.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  • Negotiate with suppliers/vendors to secure the best overall price considering (price, availability, payment terms, shipping, return privileges, timely delivery, etc.)
  • Manage inventory to ensure product availability while minimizing risk of aging inventory and obsolescence on stocked items
  • Provide thought leadership to sales/customer organizations on purchasing and inventory management
  • Manage execution of POs to suppliers based on demand, cycle time, location, availability, and price
  • Collaborate with distributors and manufacturers to establish and attain the goals and directives of each category, and in forecasting inventory requirements by warehouse location
  • Provide overall spend management (cradle to grave) for assigned book of business
  • Identify and execute cost savings (TCO initiatives) for assigned book
  • Develop, engage and maintain alternate sources for constrained and allocated products
  • Maintain strong inter-departmental relationships to help facilitate achievement of assigned goals
  • Communicate professionally and build relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and other external sources
  • Maintain proficiency in category/manufacturer terminology and technology
  • Management of others under the immediate area of responsibility, which may include associate buyers, pricing, and brand pricing/program specialists that may be local or in other physical locations in and out of the country.

What you will bring to the team:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline is mandatory
  • 1-2 years’ experience working in an Offshore/Outsourced model in a combined sales/operation/supply chain function; reseller hardware/software industry preferred
  • General understanding of information technology products and terminology preferred

Zones offers a comprehensive Benefits package 

At Zones, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and supported. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes employee life insurance, health coverage for employees, spouse, and children, along with optional discounted coverage for parents. Additional benefits include, Voluntary Pension Fund Scheme, EOBI, complimentary meals, and access to an in-house gym.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and are dedicated to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination of any kind. If you're passionate about driving innovation in IT, sales, engineering, or operations, Zones provide a dynamic and collaborative environment to grow your career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability. 

Shift Timings: 8:00 P.M to 5:00 A.M (Pk time)

 

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