Supply Chain Planner

Position : SeniorDemand Planner

Location : Charlotte, NC

4x / week onsite

Expect 5x / week onsite for first 2-3 weeks (training) Contract Length : 3-6 month C2H

Top Requirements :

3+ years in demand planning

Inventory experience

Inventory metrics and KPIs

Analytical experience

Experience validating decisions through reports

Very strong Excel

Ability to transform large data sets into usable information

Pivot tables, formulas, v-lookups, visual basics

Very organized, attention to detail, communication skills

Plusses

Retail planning experience, mobile preferably

Our planners are filling needs for 600+ stores

SAP Business Objects

Day to Day Responsibilities / project specifics : This Supply Chain Management position will sit on a new team within Supply Chain at this client. This Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for the analyzing and building corporate demand plans. This person will essentially forecasting the demand plans, which leads to establishing the purchasing budget and inventory management. This person will act as a portfolio owner for a large retail client. They will be key POC for this retail client as well as all internal partners. The group is putting together very complex analysis, year over year including other KPIs that may not be aware of. Seeking someone that can think conceptually, not necessarily black and white. This person will be in communication from warehousing with GVPs - so communication on all levels is important. This role also includes ability to articulate supply needs internally and to the vendor partner. This person will be doing a lot of deck and PowerPoint presentations for leadership - should be able to show and present.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview : Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses / books / seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.