Supply Chain Planner

Direct Digital LLC • West Valley City, UT

6h • $0 - $90,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner develops and executes enterprise supply planning strategies that balance customer demand, inventory investment, manufacturing capacity, and service level objectives. The role partners with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Warehouse, and Operations to develop inventory strategies, optimize inventory performance, and improve production efficiency.

This position offers the opportunity to shape and build processes, improve interdepartmental coordination, and make better use of software systems. The planner also leads planning-related projects, supports product launches and transitions, communicates risks and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership, and contributes to continuous improvement across planning processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Four or more years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Very strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and IF/VLOOKUP formulas.
• Strong understanding of inventory optimization methodologies.
• Knowledge of MRP, MPS, DRP, and capacity planning principles.
• Ability to independently analyze business problems and develop recommendations.
• Strong financial acumen related to inventory investment and working capital.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and influence cross-functional business decisions without direct authority.
• Ability to present planning recommendations to senior leadership.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change, with willingness to take on projects and help improve processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Oracle ERP planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply plans that balance forecast demand, inventory investment, production capacity, and customer service objectives.
• Establish inventory strategies and safety stock targets based on demand variability and business goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and expedite production when needed to address changing supply requirements.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and adjust supply plans accordingly.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly supply chain and manufacturing performance reports.
• Communicate inventory status, risks, and constraints to Sales and other stakeholders.
• Monitor inventory shelf life and identify risks related to slow-moving or short-dated products.
• Support new product launches, product transitions, and discontinuations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in demand and supply planning processes, including Oracle optimization initiatives.
• Develop inventory optimization strategies across multiple product families and recommend improvements to inventory policies, replenishment strategies, and planning parameters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align supply plans with business objectives.
• Present inventory analyses, planning assumptions, and supply strategies to leadership; advise stakeholders on inventory investment, production priorities, and supply-related risks.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve inventory shortages, material constraints, and production recovery challenges.
• Analyze business trends and evaluate production performance, inventory investment, and customer demand to support operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining required customer service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in supply planning and inventory management; enhance planning processes, ERP workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized planning procedures and best practices, promoting data integrity and process consistency.
• Monitor inventory, supplier, and production risks; develop contingency plans and recommend mitigation strategies for supply disruptions, material shortages, and capacity constraints.
• Escalate significant supply and planning issues to leadership with recommendations and action plans.
• Lead inventory optimization and operational improvement projects; coordinate cross-functional teams during product launches, transitions, and discontinuations.
• Facilitate planning meetings, drive action items to completion, and provide guidance and training on planning systems, processes, and best practices.
• Influence decision-making and drive results through project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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