Strategic Supply Chain Planner

Socket.dev; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee day-to-day execution of supply chain activities, maintain inventory levels, and support efficient manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, production, purchasing, quality, logistics, and other teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal material flow.

You should have a solid understanding of MRP, EDI, SAP, and lean manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years experience in supply chain or manufacturing environment.
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of MRP, EDI, ASN, JIT, and lean principles.
• SAP experience and proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review customer orders, forecasts, EDI releases, and delivery requirements.
• Process daily customer requirements and ensure accurate information is reflected in the ERP/MRP system.
• Support development and adjustment of production schedules based on customer demand, available inventory, capacity, and material availability.
• Monitor finished goods, work-in-process, raw material, and component inventory to identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support the production plan.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Purchasing to resolve supply or delivery risks.
• Support daily and weekly production planning activities, including build plans, shipping plans, and inventory targets.
• Monitor customer backlog, past-due requirements, inventory coverage, and potential delivery risks.
• Support ramp-up, ramp-down, new product launches, and changes in customer demand.
• Coordinate shipping requirements, including BOLs, shipping documentation, labels, ASN processing, and transportation arrangements as required.
• Ensure successful EDI transactions and support resolution of EDI, ASN, or system-related discrepancies.
• Monitor inbound and outbound material flow and escalation potential supply chain disruptions.
• Support inventory accuracy through reconciliation, cycle counting, and investigation of inventory discrepancies.
• Analyze supply chain data and KPIs related to customer demand, production performance, inventory, material availability, and delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate supply chain information and transactions within SAP or other ERP systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory reduction, delivery performance, productivity, cost, and process efficiency.
• Support development and maintenance of supply chain reports, dashboards, and action plans.
• Perform other supply chain-related duties as assigned.

Skills

MRP

EDI

SAP

JIT

Lean manufacturing

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

ERP/MRP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee day-to-day execution of supply chain activities, maintain inventory levels, and support efficient manufacturing operations. The role collaborates with customers, suppliers, production, purchasing, quality, logistics, and other teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal material flow.

You should have a solid understanding of MRP, EDI, SAP, and lean manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills.