Microsoft · 1 month ago
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (contract)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$37/hr - $42/hr
8+ years expMicrosoft is seeking an experienced supply chain professional to lead the coordination of commissioning equipment deployments across a large-scale data center infrastructure program. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end equipment logistics while driving operational excellence through data-driven insights in a fully remote role.
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Responsibilities
Own end-to-end planning and coordination of load bank deployments across data center projects
Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams and warehouse vendors, ensuring timely delivery, return, and maintenance of equipment
Lead weekly sync meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders to review pipeline, resolve issues, and drive accountability
Maintain and update equipment inventory registry, ensuring accurate documentation and traceability
Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, billing disputes, and site-level challenges through cross-team collaboration
Enforce standard operating procedures for load bank handling, safety, and commissioning workflows
Forecast future equipment needs and coordinate procurement strategies to support capacity planning
Escalate risks and unresolved issues to leadership, providing clear recommendations and mitigation plans
Analyze supply chain data and track key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, service levels, and lead times
Create and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards that visualize supply chain performance in real time
Build robust data models and write complex DAX calculations to support scenario analysis
Perform root-cause analysis of supply chain problems including demand spikes and supply disruptions
Translate data insights into actionable plans and prepare presentations for supply chain leadership
Support execution of approved actions by coordinating with relevant teams and tracking outcomes
Support transition planning and onboarding for new team members or vendors as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years of experience with Power BI dashboard development and advanced data analysis
Minimum 8 years of experience with supply chain planning or program management in technical or infrastructure environments
Minimum 8 years of experience with procurement, financial workflows, and process compliance
5 plus years of experience in commissioning, construction operations, or program management in a technical or infrastructure environment
Expert proficiency in Power BI including dashboard creation, data modeling, and DAX
Advanced analytical skills with high proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and formulas
Preferred
5 plus years of experience in a global or multi-site supply chain environment is preferred
Experience in project-based or contract roles is preferred
Experience in supply chain operations with familiarity of industry-specific supply chain challenges or seasonal planning cycles is preferred
Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, or a related field is preferred
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred
Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification is preferred
Familiarity with ERP or supply chain planning systems such as SAP IBP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or Kinaxis is preferred
Knowledge of database or scripting languages including SQL, Python, or R for advanced analysis or data automation is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Company
Microsoft
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