Job Description

We are partnering with a leading innovator in the specialty chemicals and advanced materials space. This organization plays a critical role in supporting everyday life by developing technologies that enhance the safety, purity, and performance of products used in food, water, healthcare, housing, and more. With a strong foundation in science and an unwavering commitment to quality, they deliver high-performance solutions that power essential industries. Their collaborative approach and people-first mindset make them not just a supplier—but a strategic partner.

This is a hybrid role which will be based in the Alpharetta, GA location.

Role Summary:

The Supply Planner oversees the complete supply planning process across designated manufacturing site(s), encompassing inventory control, procurement, production scheduling, and materials planning. This role requires close daily coordination with cross-functional teams—including operations, logistics, demand planning, purchasing, and sales—to drive strategic business goals. A critical part of the role is ensuring key performance indicators and operational metrics are consistently met to support a superior customer experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and manage production plans for a 0-4 week horizon, ensuring optimal service levels while balancing capacity and costs.
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and propose creative solutions to improve workflow and efficiency.
• Manage the master production schedule (MPS), ensuring alignment with customer needs and manufacturing capabilities.
• Partner with internal teams (Customer Service, Procurement, Operations, and Supply Chain) to improve lead times, resolve supply issues, and enhance overall performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles like Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, Pull Flow, and Kanban.
• Ensure accurate communication of customer delivery dates and manage material shortages with procurement teams.
• Participate in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing data to align the production plan with customer demand
• Implement and maintain inventory and material management strategies by regular review and optimization of inventory parameters and levels (e.g. reorder pt, safety stock, ABC categorization, forecast bias, etc.). Set up inventory targets and monitor actual inventory levels vs. targets.

Ideal Candidate:

• Supply Chain / Planning Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s Degree (ideally in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field)
• APICS CPIM or CPSM Certification
• Proficiency with JDE and Kinaxis – Maestro is a plus!
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement strategies

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