Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

The main function of a Supply Chain Planner is to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to the production schedule. The role involves reviewing and distributing production work and shipment schedules, compiling reports on inventory levels, and managing costs. This role includes supplier coordination to support supply planning, meeting with suppliers on project calls and strategic meetings to discuss capacity and production plans. The role requires receiving feedback from suppliers in various forms and transposing the information into other data sets. Additionally, the role will involve occasional negotiation, escalation, and reporting as needed with support from management and the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformation to standards and specifications.
• Review documents such as production schedules, work orders, and staffing tables to determine personnel and materials requirements and material priorities.
• Record production data including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, and quality control measures.
• Requisition and maintain inventories of materials and supplies necessary to meet production demands.
• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, or other interruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to departments.

Essential Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze costs related to manufacturing labor and materials
• Ability to accurately document and record customer/client information
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production
• Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with supplier relations
• Experience with Excel
• Experience with Planning Software (Oracle, SAP)
• 5-7 years related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Direct experience in supply planning
• Industry agnostic, with a plus if it was construction-based

Work Environment

This role involves working with various technologies such as Microsoft Excel, Power Applications, and third-party software applications. The work environment will require virtual meetings with suppliers and other stakeholders. The role may include occasional negotiations and escalations, supported by management and the leadership team. The performance will be measured by the quality of work and feedback from the team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $30 - $40