Logistical Planner, Senior

Requisition ID # 173584 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain 

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Business Unit: Energy Delivery

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Department Overview

 

Position Summary

Logistical Planners are responsible for ensuring materials are available at the right place at the right time and in the correct quantities. Planners maintain proper inventory levels at PG&E’s warehouses and coordinate with external suppliers to ensure material is available for shovel-ready execution of maintenance, repair and construction work for PG&E’s gas and electric asset infrastructure.

 

Job Responsibilities

Sets inventory levels in accordance with inventory turns targets for assigned commodities for major commodities.

Presents findings and makes recommendations to management.

Plans and coordinates with purchasing, internal clients, and suppliers on stock replenishment and future material requirements for major commodities.

Follows-up with clients on changes in material delivery, and works with key clients to identify and address potential shortages for their jobs and to prioritize expediting for major commodities.

Manages inventory levels for working, safety, emergency and storm stocks for major commodities.

Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced colleagues.

Leads low to medium complexity process improvement initiatives under the guidance of Black Belt.

Acts as a liaison between various departments and lines of businesses.

Communicates with suppliers on any supplier schedule changes and in updating SAP purchase order records.

 

Qualifications

Minimum:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

Experience in supply chain, or related, 5 years

Desired:

Masters Degree or equivalent experience

Experience in supply chain, or related, 7 years

APICS-American Production and Inventory Control Society CPIM-Certified Production and Inventory Management certification