We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain/Inventory Planner to support manufacturing and materials operations in Ayer, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position will focus on maintaining inventory integrity, aligning material availability with production needs, and strengthening coordination across planning, warehouse, and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to inventory analysis, production support, and process improvement in a fast-paced supply chain environment.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee material availability and inventory flow to ensure production activities remain on schedule and properly supported.
- Review work order activity, usage transactions, returned materials, and stock variances to maintain reliable inventory records.
- Investigate differences in bills of materials and recipe structures, identify underlying causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with planning and supply chain stakeholders to align production timelines with purchasing and material requirements.
- Maintain high inventory accuracy by resolving shortages, improving stock visibility, and supporting daily warehouse operations.
- Analyze production output and operational challenges, then work with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce disruptions.
- Use Excel and Fishbowl to monitor inventory data, generate reports, and support decision-making related to materials management.
- Proven experience in supply chain, procurement, inventory control, or materials management within a production or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of inventory analysis, inventory planning, forecasting, and reconciliation practices.
- Ability to manage purchase requests, material tracking, and logistics coordination with accuracy and urgency.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and support operational reporting.
- Experience working with inventory or warehouse management systems; familiarity with Fishbowl is preferred.
- Solid problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve process or inventory discrepancies.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across production, planning, warehouse, and supply chain teams.