Supply Planner I

IPG; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Supply Planner I to manage the Supply Network Planning process for finished goods. You will create processes, develop tactical plans across plants, and drive on-time, complete orders while interfacing with plants, sales, and product teams.

The role requires 0–2 years in supply planning, strong Excel and analytics, and willingness to travel 10–25%. You will support the S&OP processes and coordinate with cross-functional partners to optimize material plans.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a business discipline or related field.
• 0–2 years of supply planning experience in a multi-product environment.
• Ability to communicate with Plants, Sales, Marketing and Product Managers.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills with Excel.
• Experience with Logility or comparable planning software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize.
• Travel 10–25%.

Responsibilities

• Create and document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Develop tactical supply plans for all plants to cover rolling 3-month horizon.
• Provide a network rollup plan by product group and category.
• Achieve 95% customer fill rate through timely, complete orders.
• Handoff valid supply plans to scheduling and adjust plans as needed.
• Participate in Sales, Operations & Inventory Planning processes.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to incorporate requirements into production planning.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Excel

Action oriented

Education

BS/BA in Business / Industrial Engineering / Math or Statistics / Logistics

Tools

Logility Planning

Job description

Title: Supply Planner I

Department: Supply Chain

Immediate Supervisor: Corp. Supply Chain Manager

Status: Salaried Exempt

Position Summary: Responsible for the Supply Network Planning process for finished goods

Principle Accountabilities

• Create and document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Work with plants to establish and implement materials plans that optimize intercompany work in process planning
• Provide a network rollup plan by product group and category.
• Develop tactical supply plans for all plants to cover the rolling 3 month time horizon that are valid and most cost effective for the business.
• Achieve 95% customer fill rate, measured as lines on time and complete.
• Resolve conflicts between businesses on shared assets when developing supply plans.
• Scenario Planning (What ifs) - Execution of what-if analyses to support special projects (inventory management, expansions, end of life material impact, etc). Must be able to financially understand alternatives when resolving issues.
• Involved in projects related to product supply, long term capacity impacts, and product changes
• Hand off valid supply plans to scheduling team for execution; re-plan as necessary to ensure plans stay valid, and proactively communicate progress toward and changes to plans.
• Actively participate in all steps of the Sales, Operations, and Inventory Planning processes
• Interacting and engaging with other functional departments on topics ranging from Forecasting, Sales, Quality, New Products, Information Systems, Master Data, Inventory Control, Production, and Logistics to incorporate customer and business requirements into production planning.
• All other related tasks as requested by Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• BS/BA in a Business discipline, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics/Statistics or Logistics
• 0-2 years of supply planning experience in a multi-product / multi-locations environment
• Ability to communicate with Plants, Sales, Marketing and Product Managers
• Critical thinking skills
• Experience with Logility Planning software or comparable planning application
• Advanced data analysis skills using Microsoft Excel
• Action oriented with a strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and adapt
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Travel 10-25%