Supply Chain Planner

Job Title:

Planner

Location:

Meriden, CT
Contract Duration: 12 months (Possible extension)
Pay Rate Range: $32.00 - $37.00 / Hr on W2
Work Authorization:
Only GC or US Citizen (no student’s visa or sponsorship)

An American-headquartered life science and clinical research company. It is a global supplier of analytical instruments, clinical development solutions, specialty diagnostics, laboratory, pharmaceutical and biotechnology services.

Established in 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

The Planner is responsible for supporting production planning activities for Client's semi-finished and finished goods as well as membrane manufacturing work centers, including casting, drying, and taping operations. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure customer orders are planned, built, and delivered on time while maintaining healthy inventory levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career professional looking to build a foundation in manufacturing and supply chain planning within a regulated, high-impact environment.

• Provide production planning support for make-to-order finished goods and kanban-driven semi-finished goods.
• Plan and monitor production orders to support key performance indicators including Backlog, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and Inventory.
• Track, communicate, and follow through on production expedites, ensuring priority orders move efficiently through the manufacturing floor.
• Monitor order builds to ensure they are completed timely and not left under built or stalled in the system.
• Identify finished goods overbuilds and proactively apply available inventory to open customer orders.
• Support membrane production work centers (casting, drying, taping) by monitoring production readiness and material flow.
• Maintain accurate planning data and updates within the ERP system.
• Analyze demand, production status, and inventory data using Excel and standard planning reports.
• Prepare and share planning updates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain partners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve planning issues, shortages, or schedule conflicts.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to planning accuracy, execution, and inventory management.
• Follow applicable quality, safety, and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, basic formulas, filtering, pivot tables preferred).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to changing production needs.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and follow-up skills.

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or other STEM discipline.
• Previous experience or internships in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Interest in production planning, manufacturing operations, or supply chain analytics.

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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.