Supply Chain Planner

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Supply Chain Planner to develop, manage, and maintain a workable production plan that supports both customer needs and business objectives. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to balance capacity, demand, and operational priorities in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and present short-term capacity and resource analyses.
• Evaluate intermittent demand and customer requests to identify the best opportunities for scheduling filling and finishing activities.
• Maintain a balanced 90-day manufacturing plan focused on labor and equipment utilization, while accounting for preventive maintenance and other non-production activities.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and maintain an executable production plan.
• Open and manage work orders in the ERP system.
• Cook up start dates for Filling and Finishing work orders to ensure smooth material flow.
• Prepare monthly performance metrics (e.g., Schedule Adherence, S&OP, budgeted volume).
• Manage and maintain master data including project codes, routings, turn/run times, and other planning elements.
• Cook up internal non-product production activities, including scheduling, work order management, and reporting.
• Serve as the system owner for the internal Compass database, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and maintain the shipping schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience; experience in contract manufacturing a plus.
• Strong understanding of business operations and strategic planning.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while following established guidelines and processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to identify process gaps and recommend improvements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively across diverse functional teams.
• Team-oriented and adaptable in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication; strong arithmetic skills.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and enterprise systems such as JDE, BPLM, Pilgrim, Trackwise, or similar.

Physical / safety requirements

• Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Able to sit for extended periods; occasional walking or standing may be required.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• Occasional lifting or moving of objects up to 20 pounds.