Supply Chain Planner (Project-based)

INTELEGENCIA BPO LLC CORP.; Pasig; Presencial; PHP 502.000 - 558.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

INTELEGENCIA BPO LLC CORP. is seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to support demand planning, inventory management, purchasing, and logistics for a US-based client.

The role focuses on maintaining optimal inventory, product availability, and timely shipments while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have 1+ year in supply chain planning or related fields, strong analytical abilities, and excellent Excel skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with demand forecasting, inventory monitoring, and supply planning.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and financial data.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound operational decisions.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare weekly and seasonal demand plans, including adjustments for holidays and planned shutdowns.
• Use Blue Ridge and AS400 to analyze demand and develop inventory plans for management approval.
• Manage new product and promotional purchasing plans based on approved buyer commitments.
• Identify inventory levels outside established targets and recommend appropriate action plans.
• Maintain inventory levels within established safety stock and maximum inventory parameters.
• Monitor domestic and international warehouse inventory.
• Manage order schedules by adjusting, spacing, or canceling purchase orders as needed.
• Identify excess inventory and recommend promotional or clearance strategies.
• Monitor showroom inventory and coordinate inventory balancing activities.
• Verify purchase order accuracy, vendor receipts, quantities, invoice totals, and shipment dates.
• Monitor shipment schedules and communicate changes or delays.
• Investigate receiving and shipping discrepancies and coordinate resolutions.
• Work with management to arrange cost-effective domestic and international shipments.
• Prioritize backorders and manage receiving schedules.
• Develop and monitor weekly sell-down plans for discontinued products.
• Coordinate inventory reduction activities with upcoming product launches.
• Align clearance and inventory disposition plans with Buyer approvals.
• Monitor vendor and factory performance, including lead times, shipping accuracy, and production schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency through shipment consolidation and process improvements.
• Follow up on product quality concerns and maintain proper documentation.
• Participate in monthly vendor performance meetings and track corrective actions.
• Create purchase orders to maintain target inventory levels.
• Review and approve or reject EDI exceptions based on established procedures.
• Process freight purchase orders and update freight cost information.
• Review and prepare financial transactions, invoices, and RTV documentation for approval.
• Prepare and maintain inventory audits, demand projections, purchasing spreadsheets, and truck schedules.
• Audit showroom inventory reports and end-of-day receiving discrepancies.
• Communicate discrepancies to the Supply Chain Manager, suppliers, Operations, and Accounting.
• Maintain vendor records, factory buying groups, and inventory-related database information.
• Submit showroom floor plan updates for product sell-off, online listing, or clearance.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory availability, purchasing efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Recommend process improvements and support departmental initiatives.
• Follow established SOPs and company policies.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

English communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Herramientas

AS400

Blue Ridge

EDI

Google Workspace

SharePoint

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Planner to support demand planning, inventory management, purchasing, and logistics operations for a US-based client.

In this role, you will help maintain optimal inventory levels, ensure product availability, monitor inbound shipments, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support efficient supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate has experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, or logistics, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and supply chain systems. You should be comfortable working independently, analyzing data, identifying discrepancies, and making recommendations to improve inventory performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demand Planning

• Prepare weekly and seasonal demand plans, including adjustments for holidays and planned shutdowns.

• Use Blue Ridge and AS400 to analyze demand and develop inventory plans for management approval.

• Manage new product and promotional purchasing plans based on approved buyer commitments.

• Identify inventory levels outside established targets and recommend appropriate action plans.

2. Supply and Inventory Planning

• Maintain inventory levels within established safety stock and maximum inventory parameters.

• Monitor domestic and international warehouse inventory.

• Manage order schedules by adjusting, spacing, or canceling purchase orders as needed.

• Identify excess inventory and recommend promotional or clearance strategies.

• Monitor showroom inventory and coordinate inventory balancing activities.

3. Shipping and Logistics Monitoring

• Verify purchase order accuracy, vendor receipts, quantities, invoice totals, and shipment dates.

• Monitor shipment schedules and communicate changes or delays.

• Investigate receiving and shipping discrepancies and coordinate resolutions.

• Work with management to arrange cost-effective domestic and international shipments.

• Prioritize backorders and manage receiving schedules.

4. Discontinued Product Planning

• Develop and monitor weekly sell-down plans for discontinued products.

• Coordinate inventory reduction activities with upcoming product launches.

• Align clearance and inventory disposition plans with Buyer approvals.

5. Vendor and Factory Performance

• Monitor vendor and factory performance, including lead times, shipping accuracy, and production schedules.

• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency through shipment consolidation and process improvements.

• Follow up on product quality concerns and maintain proper documentation.

• Participate in monthly vendor performance meetings and track corrective actions.

6. Purchase Order and Transaction Management

• Create purchase orders to maintain target inventory levels.

• Review and approve or reject EDI exceptions based on established procedures.

• Process freight purchase orders and update freight cost information.

• Review and prepare financial transactions, invoices, and Return to Vendor (RTV) documentation for approval.

7. Reporting and Database Management

• Prepare and maintain inventory audits, demand projections, purchasing spreadsheets, and truck schedules.

• Audit showroom inventory reports and end-of-day receiving discrepancies.

• Communicate discrepancies to the Supply Chain Manager, suppliers, Operations, and Accounting.

• Maintain vendor records, factory buying groups, and inventory-related database information.

• Submit showroom floor plan updates for product sell-off, online listing, or clearance.

8. Continuous Improvement and Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory availability, purchasing efficiency, and supply chain performance.

• Recommend process improvements and support departmental initiatives.

• Follow established standard operating procedures and company policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, purchasing, logistics, or a related function.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with demand forecasting, inventory monitoring, and supply planning.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling inventory and financial data.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound operational decisions.

• Effective communication and coordination skills when working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet operational deadlines.

Technical Requirements

Knowledge or experience with the following systems and tools is required or preferred:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Microsoft SharePoint.

• Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• AS400.

• Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

• Blue Ridge supply chain planning system.

Employment Details

• Position: Supply Chain Planner

• Number of Vacancies: 1

• Employment Type: Project-Based

• Contract Duration: 3 Months

• Salary Package: PHP 45,000–50,000

• Projected Start Date: ASAP

• Work Schedule: Night Shift, Monday to Friday

• Work Arrangement: Onsite

• Work Location: Ortigas

• Department: Back Office

• Holiday Schedule: Based on the client's country-specific holidays