Business Planner

Acara Solutions, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions in San Diego, CA, seeks a results-driven professional to contribute to improvement projects by applying business knowledge to supply chain dynamics and identifying optimization opportunities.

You will monitor core processes, report KPIs, and work with teammates to turn insights into actions that drive efficiency and growth for clients.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
• 2+ years of experience working with process frameworks and improvement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Knows business dynamics and applies this knowledge to contribute to improvement projects.
• Understands supply chain processes related to the core job.
• Reports on key performance indicators, draws insights and leverages them to set actions for the team.
• Method & frequency in line with urgency and importance.
• Actively maintains relationships with direct counterparts at own level.
• Provides support to the senior business planner in stakeholder management by arranging meetings, events and supporting materials.
• Solves problems in a structured way.
• Standardizes own work.
• Leads small initiatives and contributes to projects led by others.
• Acts as buddy for new hires joining the team.

Skills

Process improvement

Supply chain knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Gathers and analyzes relevant data on business planning to understand root causes of issues and set priorities for resolutions/improvements.
• Focuses on operational level.
• Identifies cost saving opportunities for own job scope.
• Provides information for investment decisions for internal and external parties to achieve business growth.
• Has a clear understanding of the vision and mission of the department.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

About AcaraSolutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

What You'll Do:

• Knows business dynamics and applies this knowledge to contribute to improvement projects.
• Understands supply chain processes related to the core job.
• Reports on key performance indicators, draws insights and leverages them to set actions for the team.
• Method & frequency in line with urgency and importance.
• Actively maintains relationships with direct counterparts at own level.
• Provides support to the senior business planner in the stakeholder management by arranging meetings, events and supporting materials.
• Solves problems in a structured way.
• Standardizes own work.
• Leads small initiatives and contributes to projects led by others.
• Acts as buddy for new hires joining the team.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Master's Degree (Msc) in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
• 2+ years of experience in working with process frameworks and improvement tools and techniques.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.