Supply Planner

Randstad USA; Missouri; On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Supply Planner to join a robust planning team in St. Louis. This hybrid role emphasizes managing inventory levels and ensuring 100% on-time delivery. You will utilize advanced Excel and Power BI to create reports and optimize planning processes. A Bachelor's degree and proven experience in inventory or DRP planning within the FMCG sector are required. This position offers potential growth into a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proven experience in Planning, specifically Inventory or DRP planning.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is essential.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are necessary.
• Must be available for a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in office.

Responsibilities

• Execute the creation of Purchase Orders and Transfer Orders within the ERP system.
• Create and maintain complex reports using Excel and Power BI.
• Lead daily team meetings to ensure alignment on priorities.
• Focus on Distribution Requirements Planning to optimize service levels.
• Identify and resolve issues within the ERP system.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Advanced proficiency in Power BI

Problem-solving skills

Experience in Planning

Experience in Inventory or DRP planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Junior Supply Planner

Pay Rate: 26.00 per hour

Location: Creve Coeur, St. Louis (Hybrid - minimum 3 days on-site)

Duration: 1 to 1.5 Years (Temporary)

Shift: Tuesday – Friday (8 AM - 4 PM) and Monday (7 AM - 3 PM)

Position Overview

Randstad is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Supply Planner to join our RC Planning team. This role is critical to ensuring 100% On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and flawless execution of ERP processes and reporting. You will be responsible for managing inventory levels, executing purchase and transfer orders, and providing advanced data insights to support business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning & Execution: Execute the creation of Purchase Orders (PO) and Transfer Orders (TO) within the ERP system.
• Data & Reporting: Create and maintain complex reports using Excel (Advanced) and Power BI (Advanced) to drive business decisions.
• Operational Leadership: Lead daily team meetings and connections to ensure alignment on priorities.
• Inventory Management: Focus on Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) to optimize service levels, cash flow, and costs.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve issues within the ERP system related to order creation and inventory flow.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Proven experience in Planning, specifically Inventory or DRP planning.
• Industry: Must have experience in the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
• Availability: Ability to work a hybrid schedule with at least 3 days in the St. Louis office.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS Certification.
• Experience in Production Scheduling and MRP Planning.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage ambiguity.

Performance & Culture

• Success Metrics: Performance is measured by service level, cash optimization, and cost management.
• First 90 Days: Your primary focus will be mastering internal processes, systems, and execution workflows.
• Team Culture: You will join a collaborative team of six planners during a period of organizational growth and change.
• Career Path: This role offers the potential to convert into a Full-Time (FT) Planner position.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Supply Chain

Industries: Manufacturing