Supply Planner Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Supply Planners need strong knowledge of inventory requirements, material planning, lead times, production schedules, and supply constraints.
- Strong candidates must balance availability, inventory costs, capacity, and changing requirements while identifying potential supply risks early.
- Experienced planners with ERP/MRP expertise and proven supply optimization capabilities are highly sought after.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects employers with qualified Supply Planner candidates who bring supply planning expertise, inventory management knowledge, ERP/MRP systems experience, production coordination capabilities, and strong cross-functional communication skills.
ABOUT THE SUPPLY PLANNER ROLE
Role Highlights
Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Planning
Professional
Supply Planning
Materials & Inventory
Supply Availability
Inventory Requirements
Service & Inventory
ERP & MRP
Production & Procurement
3+ Years
Competitive Market
What does a Supply Planner Do?
Develops Supply Plans
Supply Planners create and maintain supply plans based on demand requirements, inventory positions, lead times, production capacity, and available resources.
Manages Inventory Requirements
They analyze inventory levels and projected requirements to help maintain adequate supply while limiting excess stock and unnecessary carrying costs.
Coordinates Production & Materials
Supply Planners work with manufacturing and materials teams to align production schedules and material availability with operational requirements.
Identifies Supply Risks
They monitor shortages, supplier delays, capacity constraints, and other issues that could affect product availability and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborates With Supply Chain Teams
Supply Planners work with procurement, suppliers, demand planning, inventory, logistics, manufacturing, and other teams to keep supply plans aligned with changing business requirements.
Strengthen Your Supply Planning Team
Connect with qualified Supply Planner candidates who can manage inventory requirements, coordinate production and materials, identify supply risks, and improve supply chain reliability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain supply and material plans.
- Monitor inventory levels, requirements, and projected shortages.
- Coordinate production schedules and material availability.
- Identify supply constraints, risks, and potential disruptions.
- Update ERP/MRP systems and communicate planning changes.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Typically 3+ years of experience in supply planning, material planning, production planning, inventory management, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
Education
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field is commonly preferred.
Certifications
APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP can strengthen a candidate's supply planning credentials.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$75k-$120k
Performance-Based Bonus
Experience Level
3+ Years
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Competitive Supply Planning Market
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About Supply Chain Planning
Supply Chain Planning professionals help organizations coordinate demand, supply, inventory, production, and resource requirements. Brightway recruits experienced planning talent for organizations seeking professionals who can improve planning accuracy, manage supply risks, optimize inventory, and support dependable operational performance.
