Job Title : Supply Chain Planning Consultant
Location : Cupertino, CA (Hybrid Onsite Preferred)
Type : Contract (Long-Term)
Experience : 8+ Years
Domain : High-Tech / Consumer Electronics / Manufacturing
📌 Job Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planning Consultant to support planning optimization, scenario modeling, and system / process improvements for a leading global technology client in Cupertino . This role will focus on supply-demand alignment, capacity management, and digital transformation within the supply chain network.
🔧 Key Responsibilities :
- Lead end-to-end supply chain planning initiatives (demand, supply, inventory, capacity).
- Collaborate with global cross-functional teams (Operations, Procurement, Finance, Logistics).
- Analyze supply-demand mismatches, risks, and mitigation plans using advanced analytics.
- Configure and optimize planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP, Oracle SCP).
- Conduct what-if simulations , scenario planning, and trade-off analysis.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and agility.
- Prepare and present supply chain KPIs, executive dashboards, and planning insights.
- Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes and supply reviews.
✅ Required Skills & Qualifications :
8+ years of hands-on experience in supply chain planning and analytics .Proficiency in planning tools : Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Oracle SCP, Anaplan, or equivalent.Strong understanding of MRP, demand planning, capacity planning , and inventory management.Excellent skills in Excel , and familiarity with SQL, Python , or BI tools (Power BI / Tableau).Experience working in Agile / Hybrid project environments .Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving abilities.Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field ( MBA preferred ).💡 Nice to Have :
APICS certification (CPIM, CSCP).Experience working with consumer electronics supply chain.Prior experience in SCV-based companies or the Apple ecosystem.Familiarity with integration between planning systems and ERPs (SAP ECC, Oracle EBS).