• Supply Chain Planner

    Robert Half Management Resources (Reading, PA)


    Description

    Supply Chain Planner

     

    A client of ours is looking for a Supply Chain Planner for a contract role. This role is critical in supporting our external manufacturing, procurement, and outside operations functions, ensuring seamless product flow from planning through delivery. The ideal candidate will bring strong supply chain experience, ERP system familiarity (D365 and/or SAP), and advanced Excel skills including data analysis and pivot tables.

     

    Responsibilities of Supply Chain Planner

     

    + Support supply planning and procurement activities for externally manufactured products and outside operations.

    + Execute outside operations strategies aligned with brand objectives and operational goals.

    + Manage supplier transactions and resolve issues related to POs, delivery timelines, material shortages, quality discrepancies, and brand-specific requirements.

    + Collaborate cross-functionally with innovation, technical, and business unit teams to align on new product/project timelines, forecasts, and deliverables.

    + Actively participate in project meetings and planning discussions, offering both executional support and strategic insight.

    + Foster strong internal relationships with key stakeholders across departments.

    + Navigate a dynamic product and packaging landscape with agility while ensuring critical deadlines and selling windows are met.

    + Monitor and communicate supply issues and operational updates to the Supply Chain Manager, along with recommendations for solutions.

    + Balance finished goods inventory to meet working capital targets without compromising customer service and case fill rate.

    + Partner with leadership to reconcile capacity and demand, offering alternative recommendations when needed.

    Requirements

    Skills/Qualifications of Supply Chain Planner

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

    + 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or operations.

    + Experience with external manufacturing or outside operations is a plus.

    + Strong experience with ERP systems; D365 and SAP preferred.

    + Familiarity with new product launch cycles and working with technical/R& D teams.

    + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis tools.

    + Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

    + Background in consumer goods or manufacturing industries.

    + Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

    + Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

     

    If you are interested in this or similar Supply Chain Planner roles, please contact Bernadette Komatick at 484.254.9060 for additional information and reference JO#03710-0013268261

     

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