Supply Planner I

Itape; Sarasota, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Itape in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Supply Planner I to manage the supply network planning for finished goods. You will coordinate with plants to develop cost‑effective, timely plans and maintain performance metrics across the network.

You will roll up plans by product group, develop 3‑month tactical plans, and work to achieve a 95% fill rate while collaborating with forecasting, production, and logistics teams.

Qualifications

• 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%.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Hand off valid supply plans to scheduling team for execution; re-plan as necessary to ensure plans stay valid.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Prioritization

Education

BS/BA in Business, Industrial Engineering, Math/Stats or Logistics

Tools

Logility

Planning software

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%