Supply Planner

Standard Textile•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Planner plays a key role in ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting reliable order fulfillment across Standard Textile’s portfolio. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in supply chain planning while gaining exposure to cross-functional operations. In this role, you’ll partner closely with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Distribution teams—translating demand forecasts into actionable plans while developing your planning, analytical, and business acumen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field
0–3 years of experience in supply chain, operations, analytics, or a related field (internships or co-ops included)
Experience or exposure to manufacturing and/or distribution environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with comfort working with data
Proficiency in ERP systems or willingness to learn planning tools
Strong Excel skills
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred
Experience in healthcare, hospitality, textiles, or regulated manufacturing environments
Exposure to multi-site or multi-plant supply chains
Familiarity with S&OP, IBP, or structured planning processes

Responsibilities

Create and maintain short- and mid-term supply plans aligned with forecasted demand
Translate demand plans into production, sourcing, and replenishment requirements
Monitor supply plans and identify risks related to capacity, materials, or lead times
Escalate potential supply constraints or shortages and support mitigation plans
Partner with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Distribution, Sales, and Finance to align plans and execution
Participate in regular supply planning meetings to review performance and resolve gaps
Support Sales and Customer Experience teams by providing supply insights related to customer commitments and service recovery
Collaborate with Finance to support inventory targets and working capital goals
Monitor planning KPIs such as service levels, inventory levels, plan adherence, and forecast variance impacts
Analyze supply and service issues to identify root causes and support corrective actions
Support safety stock, stocking strategy, and inventory optimization decisions under guidance from planning leadership
Use ERP and supply planning systems to develop and maintain accurate supply plans
Ensure data accuracy and integrity across planning inputs, outputs, and master data
Utilize reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, or similar) to track performance and communicate insights
Support planning system enhancements, data cleanup, and process standardization initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, responsiveness, and efficiency
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes and service performance
Apply data insights and scenario analysis to support informed decision-making