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Supply Planner jobs are open across manufacturing, consumer goods, retail, pharmaceuticals, and logistics, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in demand planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Supply Chain Buyer Planner
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $60,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Travel: Up to 10% (supplier visits and industry events)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Buyer Planner to support purchasing, material planning, and supplier coordination for electromechanical power distribution products. This role combines procurement responsibilities with production planning to ensure materials are available on schedule while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
The ideal candidate has experience working with ERP/MRP systems, supplier management, inventory planning, and electrical or electromechanical components. This position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support products such as Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear.
Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Create and manage purchase orders for electrical and mechanical components, including bus bars, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, enclosures, cable assemblies, and switchgear components.
- Identify, evaluate, and support qualification of suppliers based on technical requirements, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supplier agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, quality performance, and lead time accuracy.
- Manage standard purchases, custom materials, blanket orders, and urgent sourcing needs.
- Identify supply risks, including long-lead items, sole-source components, and potential production impacts.
Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, generate purchase requirements, and support production schedules.
- Maintain accurate planning data, including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and minimum order quantities.
- Monitor inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing excess inventory.
- Resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and communicate supply risks.
- Partner with production scheduling teams to align material availability with manufacturing requirements.
- Perform cycle counts, inventory reviews, and discrepancy resolution.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECOs), and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy.
- Work with Quality teams on supplier corrective actions (SCARs), non-conforming material (NCM) issues, and first-article inspections (FAIs).
- Coordinate with receiving and logistics teams to support inbound shipments and material flow.
- Provide supply updates and risk assessments to support customer delivery commitments.
- Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings and production readiness reviews.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Track supply chain metrics, including purchase price variance (PPV), supplier delivery performance, inventory turns, and shortage trends.
- Support cost reduction efforts through supplier improvement, sourcing initiatives, and total cost analysis.
- Improve procurement and planning processes through ERP optimization and data accuracy.
- Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing electrical, electronic, or electromechanical components.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar.
- Understanding of MRP processes, demand planning, and manufacturing supply chain practices.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience improving supplier performance.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and supply/demand analysis.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in power distribution, electrical equipment, switchgear, UPS, or critical power industries.
- Familiarity with:
- Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs)
- Static Transfer Switches (STS)
- Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
- Panelboards
- Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM C.P.M./CPSM certification.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
- Knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NEC standards related to electrical equipment.
- Experience with international suppliers, sourcing, customs, or import compliance.
Core Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- MRP and Demand Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Cost Negotiation
- ERP Data Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
Work Environment
- On-site role within a manufacturing and assembly environment.
- Regular computer-based work involving ERP systems, reporting, supplier communication, and data analysis.
- Exposure to production areas, industrial equipment, electrical assemblies, and manufacturing materials.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, warehouses, and customer locations.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. during inventory activities.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Supply Chain Buyer Planner
Location: Marietta, OH
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $60,000/year (higher compensation available based on experience)
Travel: Up to 10% (supplier visits and industry events)
Position Summary
We are seeking a Buyer Planner to support purchasing, material planning, and supplier coordination for electromechanical power distribution products. This role combines procurement responsibilities with production planning to ensure materials are available on schedule while supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
The ideal candidate has experience working with ERP/MRP systems, supplier management, inventory planning, and electrical or electromechanical components. This position works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to support products such as Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs), Static Transfer Switches (STS), Remote Power Panels (RPPs), and Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear.
Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management
- Create and manage purchase orders for electrical and mechanical components, including bus bars, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, enclosures, cable assemblies, and switchgear components.
- Identify, evaluate, and support qualification of suppliers based on technical requirements, cost, quality, and delivery performance.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and supplier agreements.
- Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as on-time delivery, quality performance, and lead time accuracy.
- Manage standard purchases, custom materials, blanket orders, and urgent sourcing needs.
- Identify supply risks, including long-lead items, sole-source components, and potential production impacts.
Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Use ERP/MRP systems to review demand, generate purchase requirements, and support production schedules.
- Maintain accurate planning data, including lead times, reorder points, safety stock, and minimum order quantities.
- Monitor inventory levels to support production needs while minimizing excess inventory.
- Resolve shortages, expedite critical materials, and communicate supply risks.
- Partner with production scheduling teams to align material availability with manufacturing requirements.
- Perform cycle counts, inventory reviews, and discrepancy resolution.
Cross-Functional Support
- Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECOs), and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy.
- Work with Quality teams on supplier corrective actions (SCARs), non-conforming material (NCM) issues, and first-article inspections (FAIs).
- Coordinate with receiving and logistics teams to support inbound shipments and material flow.
- Provide supply updates and risk assessments to support customer delivery commitments.
- Participate in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings and production readiness reviews.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Track supply chain metrics, including purchase price variance (PPV), supplier delivery performance, inventory turns, and shortage trends.
- Support cost reduction efforts through supplier improvement, sourcing initiatives, and total cost analysis.
- Improve procurement and planning processes through ERP optimization and data accuracy.
- Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience sourcing electrical, electronic, or electromechanical components.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Infor, or similar.
- Understanding of MRP processes, demand planning, and manufacturing supply chain practices.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience improving supplier performance.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and supply/demand analysis.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in power distribution, electrical equipment, switchgear, UPS, or critical power industries.
- Familiarity with:
- Power Distribution Cabinets (PDCs)
- Static Transfer Switches (STS)
- Remote Power Panels (RPPs)
- Panelboards
- Medium/Low Voltage Switchgear
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or ISM C.P.M./CPSM certification.
- Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.
- Knowledge of UL, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NEC standards related to electrical equipment.
- Experience with international suppliers, sourcing, customs, or import compliance.
Core Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- MRP and Demand Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- Cost Negotiation
- ERP Data Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supply Risk Management
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
Work Environment
- On-site role within a manufacturing and assembly environment.
- Regular computer-based work involving ERP systems, reporting, supplier communication, and data analysis.
- Exposure to production areas, industrial equipment, electrical assemblies, and manufacturing materials.
- Occasional travel to suppliers, warehouses, and customer locations.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. during inventory activities.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
- Anduril11A
- SpaceX6S
- Penske Truck Leasing5
- Honeywell4
- BAE Systems USA4
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supply planner jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business, or a related field
- Proficiency in ERP and planning software such as SAP, Oracle, or Kinaxis
- Experience with demand forecasting, inventory planning, and S&OP processes
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and scenario modeling
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred or required for senior roles
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, logistics, and sales teams
Tips for Your Supply Planner Job Search
Quantify your inventory metrics on your resume
Hiring managers for supply planner roles want to see numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed inventory' with the fill rates, forecast accuracy percentages, or carrying-cost reductions you drove. Specific metrics make your impact legible across industries.
List your planning tools prominently
SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, and similar platforms often appear as hard requirements in job descriptions. Put the tools you know in a dedicated skills section near the top of your resume so recruiters and applicant-tracking systems catch them immediately.
Filter openings by planning horizon and industry
Supply planner roles differ sharply between short-cycle consumer goods and long-lead manufacturing or pharma. Targeting openings that match your industry background shortens the learning curve and strengthens your case during interviews, so filter by sector before applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supply planner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case-style supply scenario interview
Many supply planner interviews include a live or take-home scenario: a demand spike, a supplier disruption, or a safety-stock recalculation. Practice walking through your logic out loud, including the assumptions you make when data is incomplete, since interviewers evaluate your process as much as your answer.
Negotiate using total cost of role, not just base pay
Supply planner compensation often includes shift differentials, on-call pay, or annual bonuses tied to service-level targets. Before your final conversation, clarify how the variable components are calculated so you can evaluate the full offer against your target.
Supply Planner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supply planners?
The companies hiring the most supply planners right now include Anduril, SpaceX, and Penske Truck Leasing, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is strongest in consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and industrial manufacturing.
How many supply planner jobs are remote?
About 42% of supply planner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though the share varies by industry and seniority. Demand planning and S&OP coordination roles tend to offer more remote flexibility than positions tied to distribution centers or manufacturing facilities that require on-site system access.
How do you become a supply planner?
Start with a degree in supply chain, business, or operations, then build hands-on experience with ERP systems and demand planning tools through internships, co-ops, or entry-level coordinator roles. Earning an APICS CPIM certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Most hiring managers look for demonstrated ability to manage forecast accuracy and inventory trade-offs, not just theoretical knowledge.
How do you get a supply planner job with little experience?
Target entry-level supply chain analyst or inventory coordinator roles that use the same planning tools and expose you to S&OP cycles. Highlight any academic projects, internships, or part-time work involving forecasting, purchasing, or logistics coordination. Getting familiar with SAP or a similar ERP platform before you apply, even through free training modules, closes a common experience gap.
What does the supply planner interview process look like?
Most supply planner interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring-manager conversation focused on your planning process and cross-functional experience, and at least one technical or scenario round where you work through a supply disruption or demand-shaping problem. Some employers add a take-home case or an Excel exercise testing your ability to build a replenishment or safety-stock model from raw data.
Where can I find and apply to supply planner jobs?
You can find and apply to supply planner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and planning experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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