Jr. Supply Planner

General Responsibilities / Accountabilities:

The Jr Supply Planner is responsible for supporting supply planning activities to ensure product availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels. This role works closely with production, procurement, material planning, and other cross-functional teams to support execution of supply plans and mitigate potential supply chain risks.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience in supply planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supply planning activities to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory targets.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate with material planners, procurement teams, and manufacturing sites to ensure supply continuity.
• Analyze supply plans and identify potential shortages, constraints, or risks.
• Assist in root cause analysis of planning exceptions and supply disruptions.
• Prepare and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with internal stakeholders to improve planning processes and data accuracy.
• Provide insights through analysis of supply chain metrics and performance indicators.
• Support the implementation and adoption of planning tools, automation, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in Supply Chain or Planning are a plus.

Experience Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Material Planning, Production Planning, or related Supply Chain functions.
• Experience working in manufacturing, consumer goods (CPG), retail, or supply chain environments is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is a plus.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of Supply Chain Planning processes.
• Inventory management and replenishment concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights.
• Knowledge of supply planning and inventory KPIs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Knowledge

• Exposure to MRP (Material Requirements Planning) concepts.
• Understanding of production planning and supply planning processes.
• Familiarity with reporting and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Personal Characteristics

• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Team-oriented and collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Customer-focused and results-driven.