Lead Supply Chain Planner - 90158518 - Philadelphia jobs in United States
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Amtrak · 22 hours ago

Lead Supply Chain Planner - 90158518 - Philadelphia

Amtrak is a company that connects businesses and communities across the country, employing over 20,000 professionals. The Lead Supply Chain Planner is responsible for ensuring that supply meets customer demand by maintaining optimal inventory levels and collaborating with various stakeholders to reduce costs and improve inventory performance.

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Responsibilities

Manage centralized inventory planning functions to align with Amtrak’s operational and financial objectives
Develop and implement inventory planning programs, policies, and procedures to improve material availability and minimize corporate cash investments in inventory and related assets
Lead support efforts for SAP users and provide assistance to field employees to ensure customer satisfaction
Use SAP, Excel, and Access to conduct root cause analysis, identify gaps, and monitor inventory performance metrics. Drive improvements in inventory turns and Fill Rate through process enhancements
Lead training initiatives related to SAP and other supply chain topics
Identify opportunities for innovation and implement best practices to enhance inventory planning and overall supply chain performance
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy, service levels, and financial targets to ensure alignment with organizational goals

Qualification

SAPInventory ManagementData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelSupply Chain CertificationsLeadershipProblem-solvingInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a Supply Chain, Business, or related field required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience in purchase or materials planning or related fields may be considered in lieu of a degree
10+ years of relevant experience preferred without a degree
6+ years of relevant experience required with a degree
Prior satisfactory job performance
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP
Expert in Microsoft Excel (IF-Then, VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Access, and Project

Preferred

Master's Degree in a Supply Chain, Business, or related field required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience in purchase or materials planning or related fields may be considered in lieu of a degree
8+ years of relevant experience required with a degree
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or other related supply chain certifications
Demonstrated potential to fill a supervisory role
Strong experience in data analytics, interpreting data, and executing process improvements based on data

Benefits

Health, dental and vision plans
Wellness programs
Flexible spending accounts
401K retirement plan
Life insurance
Paid time off
Reimbursement of education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits
Rail pass privileges

Company

Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.

H1B Sponsorship

Amtrak has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (57)
2024 (40)
2023 (50)
2022 (52)
2021 (42)
2020 (34)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$125.7M
Key Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M

Leadership Team

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John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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