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Job Description
Supply Network Planner
(Contract 69 Months) Hybrid, 3 days in Buffalo, NY
Global Organization | High-Impact Role We are partnering with a well-established global organization seeking a Supply Network Planner for a 69 month temporary assignment. This is a high-visibility role supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and playing a key part in production planning, inventory strategy, and overall supply chain performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity modeling, and end-to-end supply chain optimization.
What Youll Be Doing
Qualifications
Global company with room for growth and potential for direct hire
Salary Type : Hourly
Salary Min : $ 30
Salary Max : $ 36
Currency Type : USD
Supply Network Planner
(Contract 69 Months) Hybrid, 3 days in Buffalo, NY
Global Organization | High-Impact Role We are partnering with a well-established global organization seeking a Supply Network Planner for a 69 month temporary assignment. This is a high-visibility role supporting multiple manufacturing facilities and playing a key part in production planning, inventory strategy, and overall supply chain performance. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with exposure to Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity modeling, and end-to-end supply chain optimization.
What Youll Be Doing
- Develop weekly production and inventory plans (318 month horizon) across multiple manufacturing sites
- Manage and refine capacity planning models for 35 facilities
- Lead the monthly Supply Agreement process in support of S&OP
- Establish inventory parameters and production scheduling guidelines for plant execution
- Analyze and manage working capital investments (raw materials, WIP, finished goods)
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Business Teams, Customer Service, and Logistics
- Evaluate and optimize inventory strategies to minimize spoilage and maximize service levels
- Analyze cost drivers (manufacturing distribution) and recommend improvements
- Support contract manufacturing inventory management and warehouse strategy alignment
- 2 years of experience in supply chain, fulfillment planning, or related field
- Experience working with perishable goods or short shelf-life products strongly preferred
- Exposure to ERP / advanced planning systems and financial or network modeling
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
- Duration: 69 month contract
- Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM, Please note this is a hybrid role, the candidate is required to work onsite at least three (3) days per week. With that said, candidates must be located in or near the Buffalo area.
- Flexibility: Open to full-time; may consider part-time for the right candidate
- Interview Process: Virtual first round, followed by onsite interview
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in supply chain, fulfillment planning, or related field
- Experience working with perishable goods or short shelf-life products strongly preferred
- Exposure to ERP / advanced planning systems and financial or network modeling
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions
- Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment
Global company with room for growth and potential for direct hire
Salary Type : Hourly
Salary Min : $ 30
Salary Max : $ 36
Currency Type : USD
Salary : $30 - $36