SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNER (contract)

Job Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of forward and reverse supply plans in coordination with factories and logistics partners
• Perform supply and demand analysis, including what-if scenarios, to optimize service levels, costs, and inventory positioning
• Build and maintain dashboards, interpret complex data sets, and conduct root cause analysis to support inventory and supply decisions
• Utilize supply chain tools to streamline operations, contribute to process automation, and improve system scalability
• Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams to ensure priorities are clearly defined, communicated, and executed
• Communicate updates, risks, and escalations to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
• Aid in raw material planning, product transitions, last-time buys, and excess inventory mitigation strategies
• Collaborate on rework and redeployment of goods and support buffer strategy development
• Contribute to planning strategies that balance service levels, cost, and inventory under demand uncertainty
• Partner with suppliers to resolve constraints, align on build plans, and monitor capacity, compliance, and performance metrics
• Support mid-term capacity planning and investment alignment with supplier partners
• Analyze supply and demand scenarios and assist in developing contingency plans

Requirements

• Experience in supply chain, demand planning, operations, sourcing, or manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with data analysis and analytics-driven decision making
• Experience in supplier operations and logistics management
• Experience with order fulfillment processes and inventory lifecycle management
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 or more years, or Master's degree plus 2 or more years of relevant supply chain or operations experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field with relevant experience
• Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Supply chain and demand planning knowledge, including forward and reverse logistics concepts
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends or gaps
• Experience with supply planning tools and analytics platforms
• Proficiency in building dashboards and conducting root cause analysis
• Supplier operations and logistics management capabilities
• Understanding of order fulfillment processes and inventory management principles
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process enhancements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to develop actionable solutions
• Basic financial acumen to assess supply chain effectiveness and cost impacts
• High attention to detail ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation and data
• Agility to quickly process and adapt to new information in a fast-paced environment