Supply Chain Planner Jobs

Supply Chain Planner jobs are open from entry-level analyst to senior and director roles across manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, with common specializations in demand planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles105+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerSpaceX
Top cityIrvine, CA
Work type67% On-site
Top industryChemicals

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Winchester Interconnect
Senior Supply Chain Planner
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Senior Supply Chain Planner
Winchester Interconnect
Garden Grove, California
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$90k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Avient
Supply Chain Planner
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Supply Chain Planner
Avient
Avon Lake, Ohio
Procurement & Supply Chain
Supply Chain
Procurement & Purchasing
Logistics & Fleet Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Material Planner / Supply Chain Specialist
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Material Planner / Supply Chain Specialist
Manufacturer for Automotive Relays
Irvine, California
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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Gilead Sciences
Senior Manager, End-to-End Commercial Supply Chain Planner
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Gilead Sciences
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Senior Manager, End-to-End Commercial Supply Chain Planner
Gilead Sciences
Foster City, California
Data Analytics
Data Science
$158k - $204k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Stellent IT LLC
Sr. GMP Supply Chain Specialist Planner/ Buyer
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Stellent IT LLC
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Sr. GMP Supply Chain Specialist Planner/ Buyer
Stellent IT LLC
Boston, Massachusetts
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$38 - $42/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Supply Chain Planner Job Market

Who's Hiring

SpaceX
SpaceX6 open roles
BAE Systems USA
BAE Systems USA4 open roles
Corsair
Corsair2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology & Software
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in supply chain planner jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field
  • Proficiency in ERP or planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Kinaxis
  • Experience building and maintaining demand forecasts and inventory models
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and scenario modeling
  • Familiarity with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration with procurement and logistics
  • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred for mid-level and senior roles

Tips for Your Supply Chain Planner Job Search

Quantify your forecast accuracy on your resume

Hiring managers for supply chain planner roles want numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed inventory' with the actual improvement: forecast accuracy rate, reduction in stockouts, or weeks of supply brought into target. Specific metrics move your resume past the first screen.

Match your systems experience to each posting

Job listings for supply chain planners almost always specify a planning system, whether SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder. Tailor your resume so the exact tool name appears where you used it, not buried in a generic skills list at the bottom.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists supply chain planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by planning function, not just title

Supply chain planner openings are often split by function: demand planning, production planning, or materials planning. Searching only for the broad title misses roles written for your specialty. Use the functional term alongside the title to find openings that match your actual day-to-day experience.

Prepare a case study for your interview

Interviewers for supply chain planner roles routinely ask how you handled a demand spike, a supplier shortage, or a forecast miss. Walk in with one real example structured as situation, action, and result. Vague answers about teamwork and process do not land as well as a concrete scenario you owned.

Negotiate using total comp, not just base salary

Supply chain planner offers often include performance bonuses tied to service-level or inventory targets. Before accepting, ask how the bonus is calculated and what recent payouts have looked like. Understanding the full comp structure puts you in a stronger position than focusing only on the base.

Supply Chain Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most supply chain planners?

The companies hiring the most supply chain planners right now include SpaceX, BAE Systems USA, and Corsair, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Manufacturing, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical companies consistently post the highest volume of supply chain planner roles year-round.

How many supply chain planner jobs are remote?

About 33% of supply chain planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Demand planning and S&OP roles tend to have the most remote flexibility, while production planning and materials planning positions more often require on-site presence due to proximity to manufacturing operations.

How do you become a supply chain planner?

Most supply chain planners start with a bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or operations, then gain entry-level experience in roles like inventory analyst, logistics coordinator, or purchasing assistant. Earning an APICS certification such as the CPIM strengthens your candidacy for planning-specific roles. Building hands-on experience with a major ERP or demand planning system is the practical step that moves candidates into planner titles fastest.

Can you get a supply chain planner job with little experience?

Entry-level supply chain planner roles do exist, and employers filling them often prioritize candidates who demonstrate familiarity with Excel-based forecasting, inventory concepts, or ERP systems from internships, coursework, or adjacent roles. Framing experience from customer service, retail operations, or purchasing as supply chain exposure helps. An APICS CPIM study path signals genuine commitment to the field and separates newer candidates from general business applicants.

What does the supply chain planner interview process look like?

Most supply chain planner interview processes run three to four stages. An initial phone screen with a recruiter is followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your planning methodology and systems experience. Many employers then give a case study or Excel exercise involving a forecasting or inventory scenario. A final round typically includes cross-functional stakeholders from procurement, finance, or operations who assess how well you collaborate outside your immediate team.

Where can I find and apply to supply chain planner jobs?

You can find and apply to supply chain planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and planning specialty, then apply directly to each one that fits. New openings are added regularly, so checking back frequently gives you the best chance of catching roles before they close.

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