job summary:
Join Our Client as a Planner in a Hybrid role in Atlanta, GA a global icon refreshing the world with 200+ brands for 139+ yrs, to lead strategic supply chain operations and drive value! Requires a Bachelor's & 5+ yrs CPG procurement leadership with SAP
location: Atlanta, Georgia job type: Contract salary: $22.05 - 29.41 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Develop and execute category strategies across raw materials, packaging, and indirect spend while leading supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost optimization.
- Direct material readiness for commissioning trials, innovation launches, and graphic changes, overseeing material ordering and supply continuity.
- Establish inventory targets, govern material start-ups and run-outs, and partner with Finance to manage inventory exposure and liabilities.
- Lead inbound transportation strategies supporting manufacturing and distribution while proactively mitigating logistics and supplier transition risks.
- Implement digital procurement capabilities and automation workflows using SAP and analytics dashboards to maximize data transparency and operational efficiency.
qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement, supply chain, materials management, or transportation within a CPG or manufacturing environment.
Deep technical expertise in SAP and procurement systems, alongside proven skills in category strategy, supplier negotiations, and executive-level stakeholder communication.
skills:
performance reporting,SAP,SAP logistics,supply chain systems,Strong financial acumen,Communicate,decision-making,ethical standards,leadership,Executive leadership,passion,influencing skills,Ability to influence,strategic insights,results-driven,liability management,automation,MBA,partnership,Continuous Improvement,category strategy,commercialization,cost optimization,analytics dashboards,digital enablement,e-sourcing,executive-level communication,financial accountability,ethical sourcing,governance,Governance & Compliance,Graphic,Innovations,Innovation,inventory strategies,financial,Finance,packaging,continuous improvement methodologies,Logistics,Inbound Logistics,supplier relationship management,supplier engagement,manufacturing,materials management,Materials Planning,mitigation strategies,supplier negotiations,contract negotiations,performance improvement,performance metrics,predictive,automation workflows,procurement,Procurement Operations,Supply Chain Procurement,knowledge of procurement,product launch,raw materials,replenishment,risks,risk,risk monitoring,risk management,risk mitigation,promotional,inventory,Procurement Strategy,supplier collaboration,supplier selection,supplier performance,supply chain,End-to-end supply chain,sustainability,building teams,leading teams,Automation Strategy,Transition Management,transition plans,value creation,working capital optimization,working capital
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.