Strategic Supply Chain Planner — Kinaxis Maestro Expert

Piper Companies; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Benefits

Vision

401K with employer match

Group Life Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Corporate Discount Program

Opportunities to Flourish Within the <

Company

Job summary

Piper Companies in Miami, FL is seeking a supply chain planner to join a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of OTC pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods in Miami, Florida. The role emphasizes supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP participation across multi-site operations.

You will work with Kinaxis Maestro, Oracle EBS, and BI tools to analyze data, forecast demand, and balance service levels with inventory.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in supply planning, inventory planning, production planning, or related supply chain functions within manufacturing, consumer products, or distribution environments.
• Familiarity with planning platforms such as Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, o9, SAP IBP, or comparable systems. Kinaxis Maestro experience is advantageous but not required.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle EBS, SAP, JD Edwards, or similar enterprise platforms.
• Proficiency in business intelligence and reporting tools including Power BI, Tableau, Superset, or related analytics applications.
• Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools and automation solutions to improve planning efficiency and decision-making.
• Knowledge of S&OP processes, including participation in supply reviews and cross-functional planning discussions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage employees at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• APICS/ASCM certifications such as CPIM or CSCP are considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply planning activities across a multi-site, multi-SKU network using Kinaxis Maestro as the primary planning platform.
• Evaluate supply constraints, identify inventory risks, and develop recommendations to support customer demand and service objectives.
• Maintain and optimize planning parameters including safety stock levels, supplier lead times, order quantities, and planning horizons.
• Monitor inventory health and proactively address potential shortages, excess inventory, or service risks.
• Support monthly planning cycles by preparing supply assumptions, inventory projections, and capacity recommendations.
• Present supply chain performance, risks, and mitigation plans during Supply Review, Consensus Planning, and Executive S&OP meetings.
• Develop reporting and KPI dashboards that clearly communicate operational performance and planning recommendations.
• Escalate emerging risks and opportunities to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Convert demand forecasts into executable supply plans while balancing inventory, capacity, and service level objectives.
• Analyze exception messages, supply disruptions, and forecast changes to determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, transportation, and warehouse teams to resolve supply challenges.
• Support short-, mid-, and long-range planning activities through scenario analysis and capacity assessments.
• Utilize Oracle EBS, Kinaxis Maestro, and reporting tools to analyze supply chain performance and support business decisions.
• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and planning models that improve visibility into inventory and supply performance.
• Explore opportunities to leverage AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude to streamline reporting, automate analysis, and improve productivity.
• Replace manual processes with scalable, system-driven planning solutions whenever possible.
• Act as a key user and SME for Kinaxis Maestro by supporting enhancements, testing, and process improvements.
• Document planning methodologies, procedures, and parameter changes to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide coaching and guidance to less experienced planners while promoting accountability and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Analytical skills

S&OP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Operations

APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

Oracle EBS

Tableau

Power BI

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

o9

JD Edwards

Job description

Piper Companies in Miami, FL is seeking a supply chain planner to join a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of OTC pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods in Miami, Florida. The role emphasizes supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP participation across multi-site operations.

You will work with Kinaxis Maestro, Oracle EBS, and BI tools to analyze data, forecast demand, and balance service levels with inventory.