Supply Chain Planner

Zwiesel Fortessa Americas LLC • Ashburn, VA

4h • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for executing global supply planning activities within the company’s open-to-buy financial parameters. The role serves as the primary operational liaison with overseas manufacturers and works cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations to understand future volume requirements and production constraints, release replenishment orders, and support reliable customer fulfillment.

The Planner manages global production schedules, order cycles, inventory levels, and supplier lead times; monitors supply performance; and identifies and escalates supply risks with actionable recommendations. The role also maintains supplier relationships, ensures product and vendor requirements are understood, and supports continuous improvement through accurate data, documentation, KPI reporting, and process enhancements. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. The role may require work beyond standard hours during critical purchasing or planning cycles and handling product or packaging samples weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in supply planning, inventory management, or operational analysis.
• Demonstrated success executing purchase orders, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing inventory in a global supply setting.
• Strong organizational and supply planning skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across departments, cultures, and time zones.
• Cultural awareness and ability to collaborate effectively in a diverse, global workforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced expertise in Excel, and experience with data analysis tools.
• Skill with ERP and supply chain management systems.
• Comfort navigating demand planning, inventory management, or supply planning software.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally occasionally, if required.
• Ability to work beyond standard hours during critical purchasing or planning cycles; reasonable accommodations apply.
• Ability to lift and handle product or packaging samples weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in consumer goods or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with business intelligence or reporting systems.
• Familiarity with collaborative tools such as Smartsheet, Teams, or Asana.

Responsibilities

• Manage global production schedules, order cycles, inventory levels, and supplier lead times within open-to-buy financial guidelines.
• Maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, product launches, and leadership objectives.
• Monitor order fill rates, lead times, and supplier performance, taking proactive action when targets are at risk.
• Work with Product, Sales, Finance, and Operations to analyze future volume requirements and production constraints and time replenishment orders to optimize inventory and maintain supply.
• Resolve conflicts between demand projections and supply capabilities through communication and collaboration.
• Identify supply chain risks, including delays, capacity issues, and supplier performance shortfalls, and promptly escalate them with actionable recommendations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for overseas manufacturers and build productive supplier partnerships that meet quality, delivery, and service standards.
• Maintain knowledge of product and vendor specifications and ensure orders are accurate and requirements are met.
• Communicate with Product, Vendor Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams across cultures and global time zones.
• Conduct supplier reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions with internal and external partners.
• Analyze supply chain and forecast data to identify risks, bottlenecks, and process gaps, and develop actionable solutions.
• Document supply planning activities, transactions, and vendor communications accurately and promptly, maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and present KPIs and insights to support data-driven, financially responsible leadership decisions.
• Lead and implement process enhancements using industry best practices and technology to improve efficiency, agility, and cost control.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance for eligible employees.
• Medical insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

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