What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner 3 position at Actalent?
Job Title: Supply Chain Planner 3
Job Description
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the flow of information and materials within and between departments and among trading partners. You will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and distributing forecasts, demand plans, and supply plans. Your work will include defining processes and models that guarantee continuity of supply, mitigating demand fluctuations and other risks throughout the supply chain, and coordinating with execution, logistics, and procurement partners to ensure alignment on current plans-of-record and forward-looking guidance.
Responsibilities
This position offers a hybrid work environment where you will be required to work onsite 3 days a week at Studio C in Redmond, WA. You will follow a standard Monday to Friday schedule, working 40 hours a week with no expected overtime. You will be provided with standard equipment such as a laptop, mouse, and headset. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge AI cooling and infrastructure planning initiatives and the opportunity to influence supply chain planning transformation and next-generation planning capabilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Requirements
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:
This is a hybrid position in Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Description
As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the flow of information and materials within and between departments and among trading partners. You will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and distributing forecasts, demand plans, and supply plans. Your work will include defining processes and models that guarantee continuity of supply, mitigating demand fluctuations and other risks throughout the supply chain, and coordinating with execution, logistics, and procurement partners to ensure alignment on current plans-of-record and forward-looking guidance.
Responsibilities
- Support demand and supply planning process design, testing, and operationalization for materials and labor requirements.
- Participate in Gap Analysis activities and drive continuous improvement in data quality, signal fidelity, and supply chain readiness.
- Develop and maintain planning analytics and dashboards.
- Support AI cooling equipment demand planning and execution readiness.
- Support CE Spares planning initiatives.
- Assist with fuel planning processes and forecasting.
- Drive planning data quality, reporting, and governance.
- Coordinate across Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Operations teams.
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of supply chain planning capabilities, business processes, and systems.
- Execute assigned workstreams associated with planning process improvements and supply chain transformation initiatives.
- Create reporting, business reviews, and planning process documentation.
- 5-7 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret costs related to manufacturing, labor, and materials.
- Experience with ERP/MRP planning systems such as SAP IBP, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent.
- Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.
- Experience creating automated reporting, dashboards, and planning analytics.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience within technology, manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, or data center environments is preferred.
- Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to shipping and production.
This position offers a hybrid work environment where you will be required to work onsite 3 days a week at Studio C in Redmond, WA. You will follow a standard Monday to Friday schedule, working 40 hours a week with no expected overtime. You will be provided with standard equipment such as a laptop, mouse, and headset. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge AI cooling and infrastructure planning initiatives and the opportunity to influence supply chain planning transformation and next-generation planning capabilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
This is a hybrid position in Redmond,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $30 - $40