Planner III

Job Title: Planner III Location: Atlanta, GA Number of Positions: 1 Worker Type: Full Time

Work Schedule:

Onsite 4 days/week;
Friday remote, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM EST Laptop:
Candidate must have their own laptop Description

The Planner III is a strategic supply chain professional responsible for procurement, materials management, supplier strategy, inbound transportation, and supply continuity. The role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, digital enablement, and cross-functional collaboration within a CPG/manufacturing environment.

• Develop and execute procurement/category strategies for raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Drive cost optimization, productivity, and value creation initiatives.
• Manage large spend portfolios and maintain financial accountability.
• Establish inventory targets, performance metrics, and materials governance.
• Manage material start-ups, replenishment, run-outs, obsolescence, and inventory exposure.
• Partner with Finance on liability management, inventory exposure, and write-off processes.
• Develop and manage inbound transportation strategies supporting manufacturing and distribution.
• Identify and mitigate supplier, logistics, inventory, and supply continuity risks.
• Support product launches, commercialization, sourcing, and innovation initiatives.
• Develop transition plans to ensure seamless supply during changes and demand fluctuations.
• Use SAP and supply chain systems for data transparency, reporting, and decision-making.
• Implement digital procurement capabilities, automation workflows, analytics dashboards, and e-sourcing tools.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement, materials, and logistics processes.
• Provide senior leadership with reporting and insights on cost, service, risk, supplier performance, and working capital.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Commercial, and Executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance standards and ethical sourcing practices.

• Strong strategic procurement and supply chain management experience.
• Expertise in supplier strategy, supplier negotiations, and category management.
• Strong materials management and inventory planning experience.
• Advanced SAP experience required.
• Experience with procurement and supply chain systems.
• Strong cost optimization and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with inbound transportation and logistics.
• Strong risk mitigation and supply continuity knowledge.
• Experience with digital procurement, automation, and analytics.
• Excellent executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• CPG or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field required.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Materials Management, and/or Transportation.
• Proven leadership experience within CPG, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience with supplier negotiations, category strategy, and cost optimization.
• Experience managing large spend portfolios and complex supplier networks.
• Strong financial acumen and governance mindset.
• End-to-end experience across procurement, materials, transportation, and supply chain operations.