Supply Planner

Dexian; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist in Vista, CA for a 6+ month assignment. The role focuses on balancing supply and demand, optimizing inventory, and developing capacity plans within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in supply/production planning, strong SAP ERP and Excel skills, and a track record of analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a similar manufacturing planning environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP ERP.
• Strong MS Excel skills with data analysis, forecasting, and planning.
• Experience with production planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, lead times, WIP, finished goods, and raw materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans to meet forecasted demand while optimizing inventory and minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Coordinate raw material and component availability to support production requirements.
• Develop and execute capacity plans based on manufacturing requirements, production constraints, and available resources.
• Analyze demand forecasts to identify potential supply shortages, production bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Develop alternative strategies and contingency plans to address supply or production disruptions.
• Monitor finished goods, work-in-progress, raw materials, lead times, lot sizes, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align production plans with supply requirements and available capacity.
• Prepare short- and long-term production and supply plans and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams on product changes, demand changes, launches, and supply requirements.
• Support new product introductions, BOM changes, process changes, validation activities, and production planning initiatives.
• Identify supply constraints and proactively develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Utilize SAP for supply planning, inventory management, and related planning activities.
• Prepare and present supply planning KPIs, reports, and analytical findings.
• Analyze supply scenarios and assess the potential impact of supply decisions across products and production lines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement planning improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives related to supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting, and systems.
• Work effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels to achieve supply, production, and delivery objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Negotiation and influence

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job Title: Supply Planner

Location: Vista, CA

Duration: 6+ Months

Pay Rate: $30-$32/hr W2

Position Summary

We are seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to support supply and demand planning activities within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role will be responsible for balancing supply and demand, optimizing inventory levels, developing production and capacity plans, identifying supply constraints, and supporting timely product availability.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply/production planning, SAP, and Excel, along with the ability to analyze complex planning scenarios and develop effective contingency strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans to meet forecasted demand while optimizing inventory and minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Coordinate raw material and component availability to support production requirements.
• Develop and execute capacity plans based on manufacturing requirements, production constraints, and available resources.
• Analyze demand forecasts to identify potential supply shortages, production bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
• Develop alternative strategies and contingency plans to address supply or production disruptions.
• Monitor finished goods, work-in-progress, raw materials, lead times, lot sizes, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to align production plans with supply requirements and available capacity.
• Prepare short- and long-term production and supply plans and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Work with Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and Manufacturing teams on product changes, demand changes, launches, and supply requirements.
• Support new product introductions, BOM changes, process changes, validation activities, and production planning initiatives.
• Identify supply constraints and proactively develop mitigation plans to minimize disruptions.
• Utilize SAP for supply planning, inventory management, and related planning activities.
• Prepare and present supply planning KPIs, reports, and analytical findings.
• Analyze supply scenarios and assess the potential impact of supply decisions across products and production lines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement planning improvements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives related to supply chain and manufacturing operations.
• Support continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting, and systems.
• Work effectively with stakeholders at different organizational levels to achieve supply, production, and delivery objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Science, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in Supply Planning, Production Planning, or a similar manufacturing planning environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP ERP.
• Strong MS Excel skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and planning.
• Experience with production planning, supply planning, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing constraints, lead times, WIP, finished goods, and raw materials.
• Experience developing supply scenarios, contingency plans, and mitigation strategies.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex, changing variables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biological, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with MRP, BOM management, production scheduling, or capacity planning.
• Experience supporting new product launches or manufacturing process changes.
• APICS, CPIM, or similar supply chain certification.
• Experience working with global supply or production planning teams.

Additional Information

This position may require occasional access to regulated manufacturing areas and adherence to applicable safety and personal protective equipment requirements.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.
Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.