Planner External Supply

Abacus•Titusville, NJ

About The Position

The Planner External Supply serves as a strategic liaison between internal customers and external manufacturing sites. The role supports global planning and material management for externally manufactured and packaged products, helping ensure timely deliveries and continuity of supply. Based in Titusville, New Jersey, the position works across teams to manage plans, inventory, purchase orders, supply issues, and operational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Supply Chain or Business.
At least four years of experience in Supply Chain planning or operations.
Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and work across teams in a cross-functional organization.
Ability to work across organizational boundaries through influence and negotiation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the master production schedule process and supply chain management.
Demonstrated ability in scenario analysis and sales and operations planning.
APICS certification.
LEAN certification.
Flexibility to work hours accommodating US, EMEA, and Asia-Client schedules.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain balanced volume, detailed, and material plans to optimize operational efficiency, inventory, and customer service.
Create and manage Purchase Orders and SAP transactions.
Lead improvement projects and participate in critical issue discussions.
Build and maintain relationships to interpret demand and inventory requirements.
Identify supply issues proactively and drive planning activities and processes.
Oversee quality assurance and customer issues, optimize inventory levels, and resolve mismatches.
Communicate forecasts and priorities to external sites and collaborate across teams.
Manage inventory processes to maintain accurate stock levels and handle day-to-day supply issues.
Support S&OP and business plan teams and ensure systems are in place for new product launches.
Track and report key performance metrics and maintain training compliance.
Collaborate on digital transformation initiatives.