Supply Chain Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee global production timelines, order cycles, inventory levels, and supplier lead times while adhering to open-to-buy financial guidelines.

• Ensure supply plans are aligned with demand forecasts, product launches, and leadership objectives.

• Track order fill rates, lead times, and supplier performance, taking proactive measures when targets are at risk.

• Assess future volume needs and production limitations in collaboration with Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations teams.

• Schedule and release replenishment orders to optimize inventory and ensure a continuous supply.

• Address conflicts between demand estimates and supply capabilities.

• Identify supply chain risks, escalate issues, and propose actionable solutions.

• Act as the main point of contact for international manufacturers.

• Maintain product and vendor specifications, ensuring accuracy in orders.

• Conduct supplier evaluations, recognize improvement opportunities, and execute corrective actions.

• Analyze supply chain and forecast data to pinpoint risks, bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies.

• Document supply planning activities, transactions, and communications with vendors.

• Prepare and deliver KPIs and insights for leadership review.

• Apply process improvements utilizing industry best practices and technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of pertinent experience in supply planning, inventory management, or operational analysis.

• Experience in consumer goods or manufacturing settings is preferred.

• Proven experience in executing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory in a global supply environment.

• Strong organizational and supply planning capabilities.

• Exceptional attention to detail and precision.

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across departments, cultures, and time zones.

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse global workforce.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Experience with data analysis tools.

• Familiarity with ERP and supply chain management systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

• Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, or supply planning software.

• Familiarity with collaborative tools like Smartsheet, Teams, or Asana.

• Occasional domestic and international travel may be necessary.

• Ability to work beyond standard hours during critical purchasing or planning periods.

• Capability to lift and handle product or packaging samples up to 40 lbs as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for quarterly bonuses based on individual and company performance.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Disability insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) policies.

• Availability of remote work options.