Supply Chain Specialist II

PDS Defense, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Direct deposit

Short-term disability insurance

DailyPay

Career counseling services

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Affordable medical coverage plan

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II to support demand and supply planning with a hands-on focus on inventory coordination. You will partner across Planners, Sales, and Operations to ensure forecast alignment and timely data management.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive issue flagging to maintain supply readiness and program success.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience executing planning tasks for one or more customer accounts or programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; basic VBA or macros preferred).
• Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder, SPM, or equivalent (data entry/upload experience).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate data and reporting tools.
• Basic analytical skills with comfort working in data-driven environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow established processes, manage routine priorities, and elevate risks appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end demand and supply planning execution activities under the guidance of planners.
• Maintain and update demand forecasts using historical data, business inputs, and planning assumptions.
• Reconcile basic supply vs. demand issues and flag constraints, shortages, and capacity risks.
• Execute routine planning cadence activities including schedule updates, forecast uploads, and supply reconciliation.
• Prepare planning reports and trackers such as forecast vs. actuals, on-time delivery (OTD), and inventory status.
• Coordinate with Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to gather inputs and resolve planning issues.
• Support planning reviews by preparing summary materials, visualizations, and identifying risks or variances.
• Perform root-cause data checks and basic analysis to identify anomalies in data.
• Follow processes, templates, and standards to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Assist with data cleanup, master data validation, and system uploads.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply planning

Inventory management

Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

SPM

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Supply Chain Specialist II

Hialeah, FL Posted: 4/13/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

216612

Job Category:

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Shift:

1

Supply Chain Specialist II

Location: Hialeah, FL

Job ID: 216612

Shift: 1st

Position Summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II to support execution‑focused demand and supply planning activities. This role serves as an Inventory Planning Coordinator , providing hands‑on planning execution support across assigned customers, products, or programs. The position emphasizes accuracy, coordination, and reliable follow‑through to ensure forecast and supply alignment.

The Supply Chain Specialist II works closely with Planners, Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to support day‑to‑day planning, reporting, and data management activities.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support end‑to‑end demand and supply planning execution activities under the guidance of planners

• Maintain and update demand forecasts using historical data, business inputs, and planning assumptions

• Reconcile basic supply vs. demand issues and flag constraints, shortages, and capacity risks

• Execute routine planning cadence activities including schedule updates, forecast uploads, and supply reconciliation

• Prepare planning reports and trackers such as forecast vs. actuals, on‑time delivery (OTD), and inventory status

• Coordinate with Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to gather inputs and resolve transactional planning issues

• Support planning reviews by preparing summary materials, visualizations, and identifying key risks or variances

• Perform root‑cause data checks and basic analysis to identify anomalies in demand or supply data

• Follow documented planning processes, templates, and standards to ensure data accuracy and consistency

• Assist with data cleanup, master data validation, and system uploads

• Support development and maintenance of planning tools, templates, and automated reports

• Escalate issues and recommended corrective actions to planners or management in a timely manner

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of planning execution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 1–3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain operations

• Hands‑on experience executing planning tasks for one or more customer accounts or programs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; basic VBA or macros preferred)

• Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder, SPM, or equivalent (data entry/upload experience)

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate data and reporting tools

• Basic analytical skills with comfort working in data‑driven environments

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to follow established processes, manage routine priorities, and elevate risks appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting planners or planning teams in an execution‑focused role

• Exposure to forecasting methods and supply planning assumptions

• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau (or strong interest in developing reporting skills)

• Experience with inventory reconciliation or supply performance tracking

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Team‑oriented mindset with a proactive and continuous learning approach

Key Competencies

• Strong execution and reliable follow‑through

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Foundational forecasting and planning knowledge

• Clear cross‑functional communication

• Problem identification and timely escalation

• Process adherence and continuous improvement

• Collaboration and team support

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled