Planning Coordinator

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice•Preston, WA

1d•$27 - $33•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, keeping complex processes organized, and making a direct impact on supply chain execution through purchasing support and planning support, supplier coordination, data management, and proactive issue resolution. You'll gain hands-on experience across purchasing, planning, inventory management, and supplier operations while building the skills and business knowledge needed to grow into broader Supply Chain career opportunities. Reports to: Planning Manager Direct Reports: N/A Location: Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs. Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets. Hourly Rate: $27.00 - $33.00 (depending on experience) Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.
Ability to travel up to 5%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

Nice To Haves

Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, or similar business systems preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate data and identify errors or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Support PET, Can Buyers and the broader Planning team with purchasing activities, system transactions, and administrative processes.
Maintain accurate item, supplier, purchasing, and master data records within ERP systems.
Create and update purchase orders, trade agreements, and related planning/purchasing documentation as directed.
Track supplier confirmations, receipts, and delivery/production schedules and escalate exceptions to Buyers.
Monitor system-generated alerts, planning messages, and transactional workflows to ensure data accuracy and timely resolution.
Coordinate communication and follow-up activities with suppliers, production facilities, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with inventory reconciliation activities and research transactional discrepancies to support root-cause analysis.
Prepare reports, data extracts, and routine analyses for Buyers, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
Execute new item setup, supplier onboarding tasks, and ongoing master data maintenance activities.
Document standard work, process procedures, and training materials while providing backup support during vacations, peak workloads, and special projects.
Audit purchase order, receipt, and supplier data integrity to ensure accurate planning, inventory, and financial transactions.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.