Factory Supply Chain Planner

SKF • Whitpain Township, PA

4d • $71,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for demand forecasting, procurement, inventory management, and supplier performance to ensure product availability and efficient material flow. Partners cross-functionally to drive accuracy, service levels, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required and Bachelor’s degree preferred; Supply Chain or Operations preferred
• 3–5+ years experience in supply chain, demand planning, or procurement
• Strong analytical and forecasting skills with ability to use data for decision making
• Knowledge of inventory management, material flow, and supplier coordination
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Experience with continuous improvement (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred

Nice To Haves

• Excellent skills in verbal and written communications.
• Experience in Microsoft BI or similar database.
• High degree of initiative, energy, and ownership.
• Attention to detail and the discipline to follow through on assigned tasks.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a cross-functional environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to Interact and communicate with internal departments and supplier, outside warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using data and planning systems; improve forecast accuracy
• Collaborate with sales to understand trends, risks, and future demand changes
• Place orders with suppliers and manage procurement for stocked and made-to-order products
• Resolve supplier and scheduling issues proactively to support customer needs
• Monitor inventory levels and address shortages or excess stock
• Coordinate material flow across engineering, sales, finance, and warehouse teams
• Create invoices for direct ship products and support operational processes
• Track and report supplier performance (on-time delivery, availability, service levels)
• Participate in process improvements and system implementations
• Any other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• 13 paid holidays
• Flexible work options available
• Comprehensive healthcare options
• Company paid life insurance
• STD
• LTD
• Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs
• STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance
• 401K program with 10% employer contribution (100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution, 100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level