Supply Chain Specialist II
$66,000–$95,000 year
On-siteCharlotte, North Carolina, United States or Columbia, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Own the distribution requirements planning process for assigned product lines to ensure inventory is positioned appropriately across plants, distribution centers, and regional stocking locations. Translate approved demand plans into replenishment and distribution requirements that support customer service, inventory targets, and supply chain constraints. Monitor finished goods inventory levels against forecast, actual sales, customer demand, and replenishment plans. Review and adjust replenishment and distribution plans to reduce stock-out risk, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and working capital exposure. Identify supply, replenishment, and distribution gaps; escalate risks when demand cannot be met and recommend alternatives to satisfy customer requirements. Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, and regional teams to support timely deliveries and backorder reduction. Maintain and review planning parameters, including lead times, safety stock, min/max levels, lot sizes, and inventory targets. Lead problem resolution activities related to availability, replenishment constraints, distribution issues, and customer delivery risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, health & safety, and internal process requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and operational performance. Maintain high standards of data accuracy within ERP systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor degree
- 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering
- Experience in demand planning, DRP, supply planning, inventory management, materials planning, or supply chain operations
- Experience working with ERP, MRP, DRP, or advanced planning systems
- Strong working knowledge of inventory optimization, safety stock strategy, and replenishment planning
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand trends, inventory data, and supply chain risks
- Ability to manage large data sets, identify root causes, and translate insights into practical planning actions
- Strong Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, summarize, and present planning data
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, execute with urgency, and drive timely resolution of availability, replenishment, and customer delivery risks
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to improve planning processes, data accuracy, and operating discipline
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, and Customer Service teams
- Strong communication skills with the ability to summarize complex planning issues clearly and recommend practical actions
- Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment through the SIOP process
- Strong business mindset with understanding of how demand planning and DRP decisions impact customer service, inventory, working capital, and operating performance
- Ability to escalate risks appropriately, communicate trade-offs, and support decision-making across commercial and supply chain teams
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience with SAP, Oracle, JDE or similar planning tools
- Preferred APICS / ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP
- Experience in a manufacturing, life sciences, industrial, medical device, or regulated environment
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