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Supply Chain Planner

Start Date:

Immediate (coverage for parental leave)

Job Overview:

Serve as the key link between the demand planning and manufacturing teams.

Balance production capacity with forecasted demand to ensure efficient supply execution.

Create and deliver reliable supply plans aligned with inventory and business objectives.

Support the full supply chain process through data-driven decision-making and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

Partner with global supply planning, production, sourcing, and analytics teams to align supply with demand priorities.

Work with manufacturing teams to determine production capacity, lead times, and compliance with factory constraints.

Collaborate with demand planners to validate forecast accuracy and align on production goals.

Use SAP and advanced analytical tools to monitor supply metrics, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and improve process visibility.

Contribute to initiatives that enhance supply planning capabilities, data quality, and decision-making speed.

Build trust across cross-functional teams by communicating updates, risks, and recommendations clearly.

Present complex data insights and supply issues to diverse stakeholders in a structured and compelling way.

Support a culture of respect, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field.

5+ years of experience in supply planning, working closely with demand planning and manufacturing.

Background in factory-side buying (not retail buying).

Strong understanding of product batch runs, lead times, and production capacity management.

Expertise in SAP with strong ability to interpret data outputs and troubleshoot discrepancies.

Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, formulas, and macros.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to adapt quickly between strategic, tactical, and operational tasks.

Experience in dynamic, fast-paced, and global environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Tableau, Cognos, SSAS, or MMX.

Prior experience in supply chain or inventory planning in industries with finished goods, short product life cycles, or high SKU counts.

Strong storytelling and presentation abilities for explaining technical insights to non-technical audiences.

Collaborative team player with influencing skills and a constructive approach to problem-solving.

Experience working cross-culturally and cross-functionally in a matrixed organization.