Supply Planner

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Supply Planners work for businesses in all types of industries, including manufacturing, retail and pharmaceutical companies. Their goal is to maintain efficient supply chain operations by having the right amount of inventory on hand. Their predictions help the company avoid having too little inventory, which causes shortages, and too much inventory, which can result in a lack of space or tie up too much money. They crunch numbers, monitor inventory and make predictions to determine how much stock to have on hand, which can fluctuate frequently due to changes in demand.

What does a Supply Planner do?

Supply Planners take an analytical approach to planning for inventory levels.

Responsibilities

A Supply Planner should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Supply Planner should be able to execute:

Tracking the company’s current inventory
Analyzing available data from demand planning, inventory reports and other resources
Recommending changes to the way the company handles inventory
Anticipating factors that might influence demand, such as seasonal slowdowns or upcoming promotions
Maintaining enough inventory to meet demands without overstocking
Negotiating with vendors and suppliers

Required Skills

A competitive Supply Planner will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Strong understanding of the supply chain process
Problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication skills to interact with vendors, suppliers, customers and other supply chain team members
Attention to detail and ability to focus on numbers for long periods
Sound judgment using available data
Ability to count inventory and sometimes move heavy objects while monitoring and managing the current inventory

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