Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania
Planner jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in urban planning, transportation, environmental planning, and land use across a state that balances dense mid-Atlantic metros with growing suburban corridors. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg drive the largest share of openings, with established employers like AECOM, WSP, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation consistently hiring across experience levels from entry-level associate to senior principal. The most in-demand specialties are transportation planning, comprehensive planning, and environmental site planning. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Objective: The Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for owning inventory flow and replenishment decisions across the organization to ensure optimal product availability while balancing working capital and inventory turns. This role is responsible for translating demand signals into actionable purchasing and deployment decisions, maintaining the right inventory in the right place at the right time.This is a high-ownership, decision-making role requiring strong analytical capability, business judgment, and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities: Inventory Ownership & Replenishment
- Own inventory replenishment strategy and execution across assigned product lines and locations
- Set and manage reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities
- Make daily/weekly purchasing and transfer decisions based on demand, supply constraints, and business priorities
- Monitor inventory health including stockouts, excess, and slow-moving items
- Balance the three points of time, cost, and quality to bring the greatest value to BVS inventory investments
Demand & Supply Alignment
- Translate demand forecasts, historical trends, and sales insights into replenishment plans
- Partner closely with Sales and Operations to align on priorities and constraints
- Adjust plans proactively based on seasonality, promotions, and market changes
Performance Management
- Drive key metrics including fill rate, service level, days of inventory on hand, inventory turns, and working capital
- Identify and resolve root causes of service failures and inventory imbalances
- Continuously improve replenishment parameters and planning logic
Supplier & Procurement Collaboration
- Coordinate on supplier constraints, lead times, MOQs, and buying strategies
- Support execution of buying programs and ensure alignment with supplier agreements
- Provide input into supplier performance and inventory strategies
- Arrange and leverage logistics resources to arrange freight at the most economical levels
Systems & Data Management
- Submit Purchase Orders to suppliers as needed for inventory and spot buy purchasing
- Leverage the ERP system Sage X3 and other planning tools to manage replenishment and order processing
- Maintain data accuracy for lead times, order multiples, and planning parameters.
- Develop reporting and insights to improve decision-making
Key Metrics (KPIs)
- Fill Rate / Service Level
- Inventory Turns
- Days of Inventory on Hand (DOH)
- Stockout Frequency & Backorders
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory
- Working Capital Efficiency
- Due to the nature of the business Supply Chain Planners must consent to and have the ability to pass a pre-employment and annual drug test and extensive federal-level background check.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Confident decision-maker with ability to balance competing priorities
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience required
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority
- Ownership mindset—takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making decisions with imperfect data
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Continuous improvement mindset
Education and Experience:
- High school degree/GED required.
- Degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
- 2-5+ years in supply chain, inventory planning, replenishment, or demand planning
- Experience in distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location inventory environments preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting, driving or at a desk and working on a computer.
- The ability to work with and around industrial hazards.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at time.
- Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine purchasing needs.
- May require travel to other locations.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Investment & Asset Management
- Science & Research
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning, geography, or a closely related field required
- AICP certification preferred or active pursuit expected for mid-level roles
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania zoning codes, land development ordinances, and municipal law
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for public meetings and agency reports
- Familiarity with NEPA environmental review processes for transportation or infrastructure projects
Planner Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Pennsylvania?
A bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or a related field is the standard entry point for planner roles in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania does not issue a state license for planners, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is widely recognized and often required at the senior level. Candidates typically build qualifying experience under a certified planner before sitting for the AICP exam through the American Planning Association.
Which companies hire planners in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania planner roles are posted by DICK'S Sporting Goods, ArborMetrics Solutions, and FirstEnergy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Municipal governments, regional planning commissions, and large engineering consultancies with Pennsylvania offices are among the most consistent sources of planner openings across the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most planner jobs?
Philadelphia, Coraopolis, and Reading post the most planner openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia anchors demand through its large municipal planning commission, regional transit agencies, and the concentration of engineering and consulting firms headquartered in the metro, while Pittsburgh's infrastructure redevelopment activity and Harrisburg's role as the state capital generate consistent openings at both the government and private consulting level.
Are there remote planner jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, though they make up a smaller share than in purely desk-based fields, since many planner roles require site visits, public meetings, and in-person coordination with municipal clients. About 50% of planner openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting growing flexibility for research, GIS analysis, and report-writing tasks that can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a planner in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to Pennsylvania municipal planning departments and county planning commissions, which regularly hire planning technicians or planning assistants for candidates without professional experience. Large consultancies like AECOM and WSP run associate planner programs for recent graduates in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh offices. A GIS certificate and a portfolio of coursework projects strengthen applications, and lateral experience in zoning administration, permitting, or landscape architecture is recognized as directly transferable.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through the listing.
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