USA|USD| Materials - Planner - Advanced

Adecco; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Planner III for a local client in Austin, TX. The role focuses on planning, forecasting, and analysis to ensure material availability in the right place, time, and quantity.

It requires quick learning and strong analytical skills in a product lifecycle planning environment. Responsibilities include scheduling, data-driven analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to planning processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Supply Chain or Engineering preferred.
• 3-7 years in inventory management, supply or demand planning (KPI management).
• Proficient with ERP/supply chain systems (Oracle, SAP, SPP, or similar).
• Self-motivated with strong PM and innovation skills; data-driven analysis ability.

Responsibilities

• Support demand forecasting, inventory and material planning activities using enterprise planning systems.
• Develop and maintain production, material, and supply schedules to support demand and objectives.
• Identify capacity constraints and supply risks; drive cross-functional resolution.

Skills

ERP systems

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Data-driven analysis

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SPP

Job description

Adecco is hiring immediately for a Planner III with a local client in Austin, TX. Pay is from $44.00 - $55.00 per hour.

Shift and Hours: 8Hour Day Shift, 5 Day/wk, 8am – 5pm

Work Site Type: Onsite 100%

Assignment Duration/Length: 9 months

What You’ll Do

Planner III supports planning, forecasting, and analysis of service parts and product-related requirements to ensure material availability in the right location, in the right quantities, and at the right time. You will operate within a defined planning scope, applying your foundational planning expertise while executing standard planning processes This role requires a quick learner with a genuine desire to improve, an eagerness to expand their capabilities, and a strong analytical curiosity and critical thinking. As part of the team, you will deliver reliable planning outcomes while thriving in a product lifecycle-based planning organization that values growth, initiative, and a passion for learning.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Planning Execution: Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and material planning activities within assigned product or lifecycle scope. Execute planning activities using enterprise planning systems to align supply and demand. Support planning deliverables related to NPI readiness, ECO planning, sustaining operations, and transitions.
• Scheduling – Develop and maintain production, material, and supply schedules to support customer demand and business objectives. Monitor schedule adherence, identify capacity constraints, material shortages, and supply chain risks, and drive timely resolution with cross-functional teams. Coordinate schedule changes resulting from demand fluctuations, engineering changes (ECOs), NPI builds, and supply interruptions while balancing inventory, service, and operational goals. Ensure planning parameters and scheduling data are accurate to support execution, visibility, and on-time delivery performance.
• Analysis & Problem Solving: Perform part shortage analysis, root cause analysis, and basic scenario evaluation. Identify risks related to material availability, service levels, or transitions and elevate with supporting data. Support corrective implementation under established processes and guidance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Product, Business Units, Service Business Units, Operations, Logistics, and Regional Planning partners to resolve planning issues. Act as a planning point-of-contact within defined scope, communicating status and risks clearly and professionally.
• Process & System Discipline: Maintain accuracy of planning data and support adherence to standard planning processes. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to planning tools, processes, and data quality.
• Learning & Development: Build understanding of product lifecycle planning concepts and CLIENT business drivers. Develop planning judgment by understanding downstream impacts of planning decisions. Progress from executing defined plans to identifying risk and proposing improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; emphasis in Supply Chain or Engineering, Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 3-7 years of inventory management, supply planning, or demand planning experience (including KPI management).
• Semiconductor background strongly preferred, especially in Parts, Warranty, or Service.
• Proficient with ERP/supply chain systems (Oracle, SAP, SPP, or similar).
• Self‑motivated, accountable, strong project management and innovation skills.
• Excellent analytical ability; proven use of data‑driven analysis to develop solutions. Familiar with Tableau, Power BI, SQL. Skilled in interpreting complex data sets to identify trends and issues.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office.
• Strong collaborator with internal teams and customers.
• Sound business acumen and understanding of key business drivers.
• Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate curiosity and structured learning.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Years of Experience: 4 - 7 Years

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $44.00 to $55.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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