Material Planner III

Position: Material Planner III
Location: Austin, Texas
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 171391

Job Overview:

The Material Planner III will play a critical role in ensuring the timely delivery of materials to manufacturer partners, enabling the delivery of compute, storage, and AI racks to data centers and warehouses. This position involves managing the flow of materials, optimizing supply chain processes, and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners. The role is dynamic and requires a proactive approach to address challenges at tactical, strategic, and foundational levels.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with ODMs, Supply, and Demand planning teams to maintain accurate subcomponent material supply data for on-time delivery.
• Drive MRP readiness with ODMs and mitigate risks related to material shortages and supply chain disruptions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ODM partners, and suppliers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Analyze and utilize data to drive supply chain processes and tools for world-class materials management strategies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes using data analytics and best practices.
• Assist in developing and tracking KPIs to ensure alignment on material planning, PO placement, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory leads to ensure optimal stock levels at ODMs and 3PL.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, pivot when necessary, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Analyze and interpret demand and supply reports, as well as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports, to make informed decisions.
  

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management, preferably in the technology industry.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, distill key findings, and inform strategic decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing business needs and the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners in different time zones.
  

• Interest or previous exposure to computer manufacturing, production, and configuration.
• Ability to rapidly understand terminology and configuration components within the hardware domain.
• Experience working with internal and external partners in a cross-functional and entrepreneurial environment.

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Pay Range: $48 - $52

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.

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