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ZEISS GroupPosted 10/20/2026full-timeMaple Grove • Minnesota • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $64,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain planning, procurement, and inventory management, utilizing advanced analytics and AI-assisted tools to optimize processes and drive performance improvements. Proficient in cross-functional collaboration and risk management to ensure material availability and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Supply Chain PlanningERP Systems (SAP)AI-Assisted ForecastingAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAPICS/ASCM Certification
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAbout the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical trends, customer demand signals, market intelligence, and AI-assisted forecasting tools
- Support monthly S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes
- Identify forecast risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
- Collaborate with Sales, Service, Product Management, and Manufacturing to align supply with demand
- Ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer delivery commitments
- Identify supply constraints and develop mitigation plans to minimize production disruptions
- Manage exception-based planning processes and prioritize critical shortages
- Utilize digital planning tools and dashboards to monitor supply chain performance
- Support production leveling and capacity planning initiatives
- Manage procurement activities for assigned commodities and suppliers
- Execute purchase orders, supplier scheduling agreements, and replenishment strategies
- Monitor supplier delivery performance, lead times, capacity constraints, and risk indicators
- Partner with Strategic Purchasing to support supplier development and cost optimization initiatives
- Drive supplier performance improvements through data-driven reviews and corrective action plans
- Optimize inventory levels while maintaining required service levels
- Analyze excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and develop disposition plans
- Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives
- Establish and maintain inventory policies, safety stocks, reorder points, and planning parameters
- Utilize AI-enabled planning, forecasting, and analytics tools to improve decision making
- Develop and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and automated reporting solutions
- Leverage predictive analytics to identify supply chain disruptions before they impact operations
- Support automation initiatives that reduce manual work and improve data accuracy
- Participate in ERP, digital transformation, and supply chain technology projects
- Maintain accurate material master, supplier master, and procurement data within ERP systems
- Support Engineering Change Management and lifecycle planning activities
- Identify opportunities for process simplification, standardization, and automation
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
- Identify supply chain risks related to suppliers, logistics, inventory, and geopolitical factors
- Develop contingency and recovery plans for critical materials and supply disruptions
- Support supplier onboarding, dual-sourcing, and resiliency initiatives
- Drive proactive risk monitoring and escalation processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, manufacturing, or inventory management
- Experience working within ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- APICS/ASCM certification preferred
- SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA)
- Microsoft Excel (advanced)
- Power BI or equivalent analytics tools
- AI-assisted planning and forecasting platforms
- Supply chain analytics and KPI reporting
- Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform, or equivalent automation tools
- Jaggaer PIP
- Supplier relationship management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Change management
- Risk management
- Digital fluency and AI adoption
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick days
- Performance bonus eligibility
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Supply Chain AnalyticsInventory ManagementProcurement ActivitiesDemand ForecastingCapacity PlanningKPI ReportingException-Based PlanningMaterial Master ManagementChange ManagementRisk Management
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CollaborationSupplier Relationship ManagementProcess SimplificationDigital FluencyChange Management
Tools & Technologies
SAP ERP (ECC or S/4HANA)Power BIMicrosoft CopilotPower PlatformAI-Assisted Planning ToolsJaggaer PIP
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS CertificationASCM Certification
Industry Keywords
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)S&OP ProcessesSupply Chain PerformanceSupplier DevelopmentInventory Policies