Required Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, or production planning (preferably in food or CPG manufacturing). Proficient in Excel and familiar with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar). Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail. Effective communicator, and team player, able to collaborate cross-functionally. Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field. Experience working with forecasting or supply planning tools. Knowledge of food manufacturing operations and regulatory considerations (e.g., shelf life, food safety).
Job Description
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented contractor to support our Demand, Material, and Supply Planning functions within a dynamic food manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with the full-time planning team to help ensure accurate forecasting, inventory management, and supply continuity. The contractor will assist in executing planning processes, data management, and cross-functional coordination to support operational efficiency and on-time delivery performance.
Position Responsibilities:
Demand Planning Support Assist in updating and maintaining demand forecasts based on historical sales, market trends, and customer input. Support in preparing weekly/monthly forecast reports for review by the planning team. Track forecast accuracy and highlight significant deviations. Material Planning Support Support material supply management (MSM/MRP) processes to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and packaging. Help monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or overstock situations. Communicate with procurement and suppliers to track delivery status and resolve material availability issues. Supply Planning & Production Support Help coordinate supply plans with manufacturing schedules to meet customer demand. Maintain accurate planning data in ERP or planning systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other). Assist with production schedule tracking and updating based on capacity or material changes. S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) Process Support Support the weekly S&OE process by gathering, validating, and analyzing short-term demand and supply data. Help identify and escalate risks to the supply plan (e.g., shortages, capacity constraints, sudden demand shifts). Collaborate with planning, manufacturing, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure alignment on near-term execution plans. Assist in preparing S&OE meeting materials including dashboards, KPI tracking, and action item follow-up. Administrative and Reporting Tasks Generate and maintain planning KPIs, inventory reports, and other supply chain metrics. Support data entry, system updates, and documentation of planning activities. Assist with preparation for planning meetings, including data gathering and formatting.
Rate: $30-33/hr