Associate Supply Chain Planner

Seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Associate Supply Chain Planner who thrives in a fast-paced environment to provide support for a long-term rail project in Oakland, CA. Requirements: The Contractor will perform a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. Accountabilities: With reference to activities on a “low complexity" project/bids: Ensure the issuing of an estimation of the overall external costs for the bid. Ensure the external cost planning and forecast (for materials, services, packages, and subcontractors) during the project execution in collaboration with the cost controlling dept. Ensure the project material delivery (including spare parts and repairing of failed material) in accordance with the project plan. Ensure the “launch of the production” on the basis of project requirements (Transfer orders, Purchase orders, advance demand, ...) in alignment with the project schedule. Ensure the issuing of the Purchase Requests for all materials, external services, packages, and subcontractors to ensure project on-time delivery. Ensure the creation of an SES (Service Entry Sheet) and Work Progress Certificate (WPC), based on the supplier's achievement of project milestones, authorizing the Subcontractor to issue an invoice With reference to activities under the coordination of a Senior Supply Chain Planner on “high/medium complexity" projects: Contribute to internal expediting with Engineering (for Purchase Technical Specification and BoQ submission) and with Procurement (for quotations from suppliers). Contribute to the submission and update of the external cost estimate (Cost Estimation Template). Contribute to the submission of the supply planning documentation (including logistic plan). Collect the warehouses' inventory reports. Coordinate the preparation of shipping documentation with the Supply Support. Ensure Branch Purchase Request release and reporting. Work Schedule: HYBRID – 4 days onsite in Oakland, CA, and 1 day remote per week Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Qualifications: Required Skills/Knowledge: 1-3 years of experience in Supply Chain Software proficiency in SAP and Excel Power BI (basic dashboard use and interpretation for KPI/inventory reporting) Knowledge of contracts Knowledge of Project Management Knowledge of Supplier Management Reporting IT Tools Documentation Management MPR-MRP techniques Cost controlling and Budgeting concepts/ Basic Logistics and Warehouse management Organization and Company Process knowledge Quality Assurance knowledge Preferred Skills/Knowledge: Excel data analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) beyond basic use Exposure to BOM/configuration structures in an ERP or PLM tool (e.g., Teamcenter) Performance Criteria: Accuracy and timeliness of inventory and shipment data entered or collected for assigned tasks/projects. Desired Skills/Knowledge: Import/Export Regulations Technical/Technology Knowledge Education: Bachelor’s Degree Additional Information: OUTSOURCE Consulting Services, Inc. (<OCSI.co>) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and take affirmative action to employ and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA. <OCSI.co> participates in E-Verify. Learn more about applicant rights under Federal Employment Laws. <OCSI.co> provides great benefits to our contractors: Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) Savings Plan, Roth Elective Deferral, and Direct Deposit. To learn more about <OCSI.co>, please visit our corporate website at <www.ocsi.co> . Thank you for your interest in our jobs. We look forward to seeing your resume! Note: We are unable to sponsor H1B visas and/or subcontract to third-party vendors. Need Assistance? If you need reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at <OCSI.co>, please email Human Resources with your request and contact information.