Supply Planner

Our client, a revolutionary Fortune 500 CPG company, committed to positively changing the world – one better food choice at a time, has an exciting career opportunity for a Supply Planner. This is a 6+ month contract (remote) contract.

Job Description

The role of a Supply Planner is multifaceted and critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our client’s supply chain. As a Supply Planner, you collaborate closely with various internal and external parties. Your primary objective is to create production plans that align with the overall supply strategy, considering factors such as production capacity and raw material availability.

Supply Planners act as a bridge between various stakeholders. You will engage with internal teams—such as production, logistics, and quality control—to ensure seamless execution of the supply plan. Simultaneously, you collaborate with external partners, including suppliers and contract manufacturers, to maintain a steady flow of materials and finished goods.

Reporting functionally to the Supply Planning Manager, you play a pivotal role in achieving operational excellence and maintaining customer fulfillment. Your ability to navigate complex supply chain dynamics, anticipate bottlenecks, and proactively address challenges directly impacts the organization’s overall performance.

Main functional relations

Planning, Purchasing, Customer Service, R&I, Brand, PMO, 3PMs, 3PLs, external suppliers and vendors.

Responsibilities

Regularly review and maintain finished goods inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand. Escalate any significant impacts or deviations from expected inventory levels to relevant stakeholders.
Authorize production orders and/or purchase orders, coordinating with third-party manufacturers (3PMs) and vendors. Effectively communicate order details to 3PMs and vendors, ensuring timely execution.
Review manufacturer’s production schedules, identifying errors or changes. Update internal data systems promptly based on schedule adjustments to maintain accuracy.
Collaborate with Material Planners to receive updates on material availability and any needed schedule changes.
Create comprehensive production plan forecasts, considering demand, lead times, and capacity constraints. Communicate production plans effectively to all relevant parties and proactively address any capacity challenges.
Manage products throughout their entire lifecycle, from launching new items to discontinuations, working to secure fulfillment while reducing waste.
Assist Supply Planning Manager with new item risk assessments and waste mitigation initiatives.
Review and approve BOM changes, ensuring accurate representation of product components and communicate BOM updates as needed.
Actively track and communicate key performance indicators related to supplier performance. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high standards of performance.
Review error reports and lead efforts to resolve any supply chain issues promptly.
Assist with related projects as needed and approve invoices related to planning activities.
Support the training of new employees or assist with any shifts in responsibilities within the planning team.

Performance Criteria

Building effective internal/external networks and working relations.
Execute the supply plan to maintain fulfillment with limited write-offs and inventory carry.
Manage projects to budget.

Profile & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or other business field.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $36.00 per hour - $38.00 per hour (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Istonish is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status