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Job Title: Supply Chain Planner
Location: 100% Remote - PST hours required
Rate: $40-$42/ hour
Duration: Through 10/23/2026 - extension based on budget and performance
The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for coordinating and expediting the flow of work and materials across departments to support production schedules. This role partners closely with Sales and Operations Planning teams to ensure demand planning, forecasting, and material availability align with operational requirements. The position contributes to ongoing operational execution and integrates into established supply chain planning workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and expedite the movement of materials and work according to production and shipment schedules.
- Review and distribute production schedules, work orders, and shipment plans to cross‑functional teams.
- Analyze production documents, materials, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards and specifications.
- Assess personnel and material requirements by reviewing production schedules, work orders, and staffing plans.
- Track and record production data, including output volume, raw material consumption, and quality metrics.
- Maintain inventory levels required to meet production demand and requisition materials as needed.
- Revise production schedules in response to design changes, labor constraints, material shortages, or other disruptions.
- Compile and deliver reports related to inventory levels, costs, and operational performance.
- Partner with demand planning and forecasting teams to support Sales and Operations Planning activities.
Performance Measurement
- Defined operational KPIs
- Work throughput
- Accuracy and quality of planning outputs
- Reliability in meeting production and reporting timelines
Unique Selling Points
- Opportunity to work remotely within a structured, enterprise supply chain environment.
- Direct collaboration with Sales and Operations Planning teams on demand forecasting and planning initiatives.
- Role suited for professionals with a growth mindset and adaptability in dynamic operational settings.
- Exposure to enterprise tools, data‑driven decision making, and cross‑functional supply chain execution.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required.
Experience
- Demonstrated experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or production planning within an operational environment.
Core Skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience using data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, with SAP experience preferred.
- Strong analytical skills related to manufacturing, labor, and material cost analysis.
- Ability to document, track, and report operational data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of laws and regulations related to shipping, production, and inventory management.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and operational support within a team environment.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven background in supply chain operations, demand planning, and demand forecasting.
- Strong capability in Excel‑based analysis and executive‑level presentations.
- Ability to operate effectively within established processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.