Program Manager III
BC Forward

Program Manager III

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Program Manager III for an onsite at Fremont, CA opportunity!

Position Title: Program Manager III

Location: Fremont, CA

Anticipated Start Date: 11/15/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract (>=30 HRS WEEKLY)

Pay Range: $65 - $70

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Overview:

• The Sourcing Operation Manager will act as the primary contact for Infrastructure supply plans which support Client's mass production builds at its data centers, POPs, and MNA locations globally. As a Sourcing Operation Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate supply levels, researching supply discrepancies, and forecasting future supply needs. In addition, you will support development and enhancement of business processes, tools, and analytics to support demand planning, forecasting activities and inventory management. You will be part of a team working to mitigate supply chain risks to support the program demand. This position is part of the Client's Infrastructure Supply chain and Engineering team reporting to the Global Technology Source team.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to review and manage supply and demand, ensuring alignment with client's production needs.
  
  

• Triage and escalate supply chain issues to the appropriate contacts, facilitating swift resolution.
  
  

• Support procurement activities, including issuing purchase orders and tracking procurement-related issues to resolution.
  
  

• Assist with various business support and analysis tasks to enhance operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making.
  
  

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that ensure timely delivery of high-quality products to customers, while minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.
  
  

• Monitor and analyze key supply chain performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce costs, using data-driven decision making and continuous improvement methodologies.
  
  

• Work with IT system developers to spec, implement, and validate new tools/systems, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and processes.
  
  

• Prepare process workflows and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity of information.
  
  

• Min Qualifications:
  
  

• BA/BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in the Supply Planning domain.
  
  

• Experience in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply planning.
  
  

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present to various levels of management and to work with cross-functional teams to drive a project/program.
  
  

• Proficiency in analytical tools like MS Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management and Production/Planning MRP.
  
  

• Understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Management processes (scheduling, warehousing, fulfillment, reverse logistics).
  
  

• Proficiency in procurement processes, specifically in issuing purchase orders and managing order fulfillment.
  
  

• Experience writing SQL queries or possessing a quantitative background with a desire to learn.
  
  

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 231013 when responding to this ad.

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Salary Details

This salary was provided in the Job Posting.

$65-$70

Hourly Salary

Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Contractor

Location
Fremont, CA (Onsite)

Job Type
Information Technology

Experience
Not Specified

Date Posted
11/04/2024

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