Supply Chain Planner

IFG - International Financial Group; Washington; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious financial organization is seeking a Supply Chain Planner in Washington, specializing in supply planning, demand analysis, and inventory management. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related fields, alongside 4+ years of related experience. Strong skills in data analysis, communication, and supplier operations are essential. This contract position offers competitive pay in a dynamic environment focusing on operational improvements in supply chains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field with relevant experience or equivalent.
• Master’s in a related field is also acceptable.
• Minimum 4 years in supply chain/demand planning, operations, sourcing, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of supply plans.
• Analyze supply and demand scenarios.
• Collaborate on raw material planning and inventory management.

Skills

Agility

Continuous Improvement

Detail Orientation

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

Supply planning tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

IFG - International Financial Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

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Job Description: Role Summary

Supports the development and execution of forward and reverse supply plans under guidance from senior team members. Performs supply and demand analysis, including “what-if” scenarios, to optimize service levels, costs, and inventory positioning. Collaborates on raw material planning, identifies excess goods, and works with suppliers to align on build plans. Gains proficiency in tools and processes to manage supply and drive operational improvements.

Capabilities and Skills

• Agility: Quickly processes and adapts to new information.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements enhancements to products, processes, or services.
• Detail Orientation: Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation and data.
• Data Analysis: Interprets complex data sets to inform supply chain decisions and identify trends or gaps.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Problem Solving: Evaluates issues and develops actionable solutions.
• Financial Acumen: Applies basic financial analysis to assess supply chain effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Analytics, Tools, and Processes

Utilizes supply chain tools to streamline operations and reduce labor needs. Builds dashboards, interprets data, and conducts root cause analysis to support inventory and supply decisions. Contributes to process automation and system scalability.

Communication

Acts as a liaison between teams to ensure priorities are clearly defined and executed. Communicates updates and escalations to stakeholders.

Lifecycle and Inventory Management

Assists in raw material planning, product transitions, and last-time buys. Supports buffer strategies and excess inventory mitigation. Collaborates on rework and redeployment of goods.

Strategy

Contributes to planning strategies that balance service levels, cost, and inventory under demand uncertainty. Supports material transfers and inventory alignment. Begins to design solutions for demand shifts and inventory adjustments.

Supplier Operations Management

Partners with suppliers to resolve constraints and align on build plans. Monitors supplier capacity, compliance, and performance metrics. Supports mid-term capacity planning and investment alignment.

Supply and Demand

Analyzes supply and demand scenarios and supports contingency planning. Helps develop and execute supply plans in coordination with factories and logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field AND relevant experience OR Master’s in a related field OR Equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s + 4+ years OR Master’s + 2+ years in supply chain, operations, sourcing, or manufacturing
• Experience with supply planning tools, analytics platforms, and supplier collaboration

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 4+ years experience with supply chain/demand planning, operations, sourcing, and manufacturing
2. Minimum 4+ years experience with Data Analysis
3. Minimum 4+ years experience with Supplier Operations/Logistics Management
4. Minimum 4+ years experience with order fulfillment

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Information Technology

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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