LaSalle Network is sourcing for a leading organization to identify a skilled and proactive Supply Planner. This role is responsible for coordinating the production and procurement of finished goods to optimize supply chain operations across a complex network. The Supply Planner will balance plant efficiency, sales, distribution and inventory requirements to ensure smooth supply chain performance. This position requires a strong background in supply chain management, excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work in a matrixed and geographically diverse organization.
Supply Planner Responsibilities:
- Manage the production and procurement of finished goods, ensuring alignment with plant efficiency, sales and customer service goals
- Formulate and communicate short- to mid-term tactical plans that balance supply and demand
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including plant management, to report on sales, production and inventory performance
- Monitor supply chain performance, identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency
- Proactively manage supply chain risks, including low inventory cover and escalate issues as needed
- Utilize scenario planning and RapidResponse tools to resolve supply risks and improve decision-making
- Accountable for achieving inventory targets and reconciling code-level inventory to meet business needs
- Maintain accurate product code data and statistics in systems such as JDE
- Support financial planning and forecasting processes through supply chain insights
- Partner with demand planners, plant schedulers, distribution teams and manufacturing operations to address supply risks and issues
- Ensure alignment across departments to meet operational and business objectives
Supply Planner Requirements:
- Fluent in English with 3+ years of experience in a supply chain role of similar scale
- Proficiency in technical planning systems such as RapidResponse or similar tools
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing, communication, negotiation and conflict management, especially within a geographically diverse, matrix organization
- APICS certification is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred but not required
- Experience with demand planning and sales and operations planning is beneficial
- Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management
- Effective collaborator with strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and contribute to the success of a complex global supply chain. If you have a passion for supply chain excellence and thrive in collaborative environments, we encourage you to apply!
Thank you,
Grace Pope
Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
