What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fulfillment Planner position at FinancialPeople?
Fulfillment Planner (Contract – 6–8 Months)
Buffalo, NY | Hybrid (3 Days In-Office)
Global Organization Multiple Openings
Immediate Need
We’re partnering with a well-established global organization to hire multiple Fulfillment Planners for a 6–8 month contract engagement supporting a high-impact initiative.
This is an excellent opportunity to step into a fast-paced supply chain environment and play a key role in inventory flow, distribution strategy, and customer fulfillment performance. If you enjoy working at the intersection of logistics, planning, and data-driven decision making, this role offers immediate visibility and meaningful impact. What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and execute deployment strategies to align inventory with customer demand at the SKU/location level
- Coordinate the movement of inventory across distribution centers to ensure optimal service levels
- Create, manage, and adjust purchase orders in SAP and stock transfer orders in Blue Yonder
- Monitor warehouse capacity and 14-day outlooks, proactively addressing constraints
- Prioritize inbound/outbound activity during capacity challenges
- Identify and resolve inventory shortages, partnering with Customer Service and Planning teams
- Analyze inventory health, including over/under safety stock positions
- Optimize freight utilization and DC-to-DC transfers
- Develop actionable plans to improve order fill rates and reduce spoilage
- Maintain accurate system data (past dues, mismatch reporting, dashboards) What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- 3 years of logistics, supply chain, or fulfillment planning experience
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or customer-facing supply chains
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel proficiency (Power BI a plus)
- Experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA), Blue Yonder, or similar systems
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across teams Key Partnerships You’ll collaborate closely with:
- Customer Service
- Manufacturing & Shipping Teams
- 3PL / Transportation Providers
- Procurement, Marketing, and Supply Planning Role Details
- Duration: 6–8 month contract
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Hybrid: Work from home Monday & Friday | In-office Tuesday–Thursday
- Location: Buffalo, NY
- Start: ASAP
- Interview Process: Virtual and/or onsite interviews with hiring team
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Join a global, highly respected organization
- Immediate impact on a large-scale supply chain initiative
- Exposure to advanced planning systems and cross-functional operations
- Multiple openings $30/hr
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Buffalo, NY 14213
Salary : $30