Job Details
Senior Logistical Planner
2026-03-31 Global Technical Talent all cities,AK
Description:
Oakland, CA
Onsite Flexibility
Hybrid (Onsite up to 3 days per week as required)
Important Notes
Local Candidates Only: Only candidates currently local to the Bay Area / Oakland work location will be considered.
Contract Details
The Senior Logistical Planner is responsible for overseeing complex supply planning and inventory management activities across multiple material categories. This role requires strong analytical capability, hands-on SAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills to support forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational readiness.
The planner partners closely with program management, construction, finance, and operations teams to ensure supply plans align with business objectives and respond effectively to shortages, emergencies, and changing demand.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Skills
About the Client
A leading natural gas and electric energy provider serving millions of customers across the United States, committed to reliable energy delivery, operational excellence, and creating a positive work environment that makes a meaningful impact in local communities.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged organization, GTT values diversity and inclusion and partners with Fortune 500 financial services, technology, utilities, life sciences, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada to connect talent with career-defining opportunities.
Job Number
26-01088
#LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid
Senior Logistical Planner
Alternate/Related Job Titles
- Senior Supply Planning Analyst
- Senior Supply Chain Planner
- Inventory & Demand Planning Lead
- Senior Materials Planning Specialist
- Logistics & Forecasting Analyst
Oakland, CA
Onsite Flexibility
Hybrid (Onsite up to 3 days per week as required)
Important Notes
Local Candidates Only: Only candidates currently local to the Bay Area / Oakland work location will be considered.
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 4 months
- Start: As Soon As Possible
- Pay Rate: $50-56/hour
The Senior Logistical Planner is responsible for overseeing complex supply planning and inventory management activities across multiple material categories. This role requires strong analytical capability, hands-on SAP expertise, and advanced Excel skills to support forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational readiness.
The planner partners closely with program management, construction, finance, and operations teams to ensure supply plans align with business objectives and respond effectively to shortages, emergencies, and changing demand.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee supply planning for a diverse portfolio of material categories
- Review and release purchase requisitions and initiate stock transfers
- Expedite with vendors as needed to meet project start dates
- Coordinate and communicate allocation plans during material shortages
- Provide off-hour procurement and expediting support during storms or emergencies
- Partner with program management, construction, and finance to align on supply plans and assumptions
- Maintain SAP planning parameters aligned to forecasts, fill-rate targets, and inventory turns
- Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership
- Coach peers on supply planning best practices
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma tools
- Bachelor's Degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience (required)
- Master's Degree in a job-related discipline or equivalent experience (preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of supply chain or related experience
- 7 years preferred
Technical Skills
- Hands-on SAP experience (planning, parameters, and execution)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, General formulas and shortcut keys
- Strong understanding of inventory management, statistics, and forecasting methodologies
- Analytical thinking with awareness of financial and operational impacts
- Strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Clear, professional presentation and communication abilities
- Effective interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization
- APICS CPIM Certification
- Experience with SAP ERP, APO, Oracle Demand Planning, or similar tools
- Intermediate knowledge of Lean Six Sigma concepts and methodologies
- Company-issued laptop provided
- External monitor recommended (to be provided by supplier)
- Personal phone required for MS Teams calls
- No expense reimbursement for standard work setup
- Mileage, meals, and lodging reimbursable only if travel is required outside home base location
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
About the Client
A leading natural gas and electric energy provider serving millions of customers across the United States, committed to reliable energy delivery, operational excellence, and creating a positive work environment that makes a meaningful impact in local communities.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. As an economically disadvantaged organization, GTT values diversity and inclusion and partners with Fortune 500 financial services, technology, utilities, life sciences, and retail companies across the U.S. and Canada to connect talent with career-defining opportunities.
Job Number
26-01088
#LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid