What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Logistical Planner position at Aptara?
Sr Logistics Planner
Start 7/15/26
End 6/30/27
Hybrid on-site in Oakland 3 days a week
Pay is 57 per hour W2
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee supply planning function for a complex and diverse set of multiple material categories.
- Review and release purchase requisitions, initiate stock transfers, and expedite with vendors as needed to meet project start dates.
- Closely coordinate and communicate allocation plans in the event of material shortages.
- Provide off-hour material procurement and expediting support during storms and other emergencies.
- Interacts with program management, construction, and business finance organizations regularly to socialize supply plans and related assumptions.
- Maintain SAP planning parameters in alignment with forecasts that achieve target fill rate and inventory turnover performance.
- Presents findings and recommendations to functional management
- Coach peers in supply planning concepts and lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools.
Experience Minimum:
- Experience in supply chain, or related, 7 years
- Demonstrated proficiency in inventory management, statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
- Knowledge of SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or other software related to demand planning is preferred. Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools is preferred.
- This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas, and levels of business affecting the material planning process.
- Strong Excel knowledge and experience, especially with VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General Formulas, Shortcut Keys.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience