Supply Chain Specialist

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife. What you'll be doing... As a Supply Chain Planning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the success of the Planning team. Your responsibilities will include supply planning, CPFR processes, interpreting forecasts, managing purchase orders, vendor collaboration, and cross-functional team coordination. The ability to interpret data, leverage analytics to make decisions, and drive change will be essential to your success in this role. Key responsibilities will include the following: Define, develop, and manage daily supply planning, purchasing, and inventory optimization needs for a vast assortment of Verizon products and services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Manage the demand planning/forecasting process and meet deadlines effectively. Implement solutions that drive benefits to Verizon and identify areas of opportunity for process improvement. Ensure consistent and adequate supply to maintain established service level targets for the entire product portfolio while maximizing working capital. Perform detailed analysis of data from various sources to make informed decisions. Collaborate in cross-functional project teams to meet deliverables and strategic objectives. Manage suppliers through Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR) processes. Drive continuous improvement in day-to-day operations and implement inventory optimization strategies. Performance manage OEM vendors to fulfil contractual obligations regarding PO fulfilment, on-time delivery, reporting, and discrepancy resolution. Strategically adjust inventory levels based on market conditions, promotions, and demand fluctuations. Communicate launch readiness supply plans to senior leadership and address supply health concerns during S&OP processes. Utilise the IBP planning system to generate weekly buy plans and maintain SKU setup information and system settings in master data. Perform weekly inventory valuation and projection using system tools and templates. What we're looking for... You'll need to have: Bachelor's degree or applicable work experience. Strong business acumen and understanding of relationship management. Excellent communication skills with the ability to create and deliver executive presentations. Even better if you have one or more of the following: Supply Chain or Planning Experience, preferably in a telecom or high-tech environment. Experience with planning, replenishment, S&OP processes, IBP, and SAP. Data Analysis Experience* Apply analytic techniques such as optimization, simulation, data mining, and statistics to validate and refine models and algorithms to optimise the supply chain. Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office and Google applications, coupled with strong attention to detail and excellent administrative skills. Demonstrated ability to manage inventory improvement initiatives with a focus on Supply Planning, Inventory Optimization, CPFR processes, and S&OP processes. Vendor management experience and ability to manage a subset of suppliers effectively If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every "even better" qualification listed above. Where you'll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics. To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.