Strategic Supply Planner: Optimize Inventory & Delivery

Hirebridge; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401K

Job summary

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize inventory and coordinate daily shipments across plants, terminals, and customers. You will balance supply and demand, analyze market conditions, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in supply chain planning, and proficiency in JDE, Power BI, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of supply chain planning experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Self-motivated, high-energy professional with strong initiative and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, planning, problem-solving, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate clearly, tactfully, and effectively across all organizational levels and with external partners.
• Proficient in JDE, Power BI, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, background check, and 10-panel drug screen.
• Willingness to travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture by adhering to regulations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, logistics, sales, finance, supply chain, quality, procurement, and distribution teams.
• Balance supply and demand to maximize product availability while minimizing costs and margin exposure.
• Partner with production to optimize schedules and meet customer demand.
• Manage inventory levels, stocking strategies, daily/weekly reporting, and monthly reconciliations.
• Plan and coordinate daily shipments between plants, terminals, and customers.
• Monitor market conditions, anticipate supply/demand changes, and implement contingency plans with financial considerations.
• Participate in S&OP processes and track KPIs (Days of Supply, stockouts, shipments, expediting costs).
• Provide cost-of-supply analysis, performance reporting, and timely feedback on service or customer issues.
• Develop SOPs and lead continuous improvement initiatives, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support ongoing strategic and tactical supply chain planning.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Planning

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Power BI

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials is seeking a Supply Planner to optimize inventory and coordinate daily shipments across plants, terminals, and customers. You will balance supply and demand, analyze market conditions, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in supply chain planning, and proficiency in JDE, Power BI, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Travel up to 15% is expected.