GCB4I2 (GCB)-Supply Chain Specialist 2

This job is with Encode, Inc a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft



Job Description: The Inventory Planning Coordinator role provides hands-on execution support for demand and supply planning activities across assigned customers, products, or programs. This role focuses on day-to-day planning tasks, data maintenance, and coordination to support planners and enable reliable forecast and supply outcomes. The position emphasizes execution, reliable follow-through, and close coordination with planners, Sales, Supplier Management, and Operations.



Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Support end-to-end demand and supply planning execution activities for assigned customers, products, or programs under direction of planners.
Maintain and update demand forecasts using historical data, business inputs, and defined planning assumptions.
Reconcile basic supply vs. demand issues and flag constraints, shortages, and capacity risks to the assigned planner or lead.
Execute planning cadence activities: schedule updates, forecast uploads, supply reconciliation, and basic performance tracking.
Prepare routine planning reports and trackers (forecast vs. actual, OTD, inventory status) for planner review.
Coordinate with Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to gather inputs and resolve transactional planning issues.
Support planning reviews by preparing summary materials, visualizations, and highlighting key risks or variances.
Perform root-cause data checks and basic analysis to identify anomalies in demand or supply data.
Follow documented planning processes and templates to ensure consistency and accuracy.
Assist with data clean-up, master data validations, and system uploads.
Support development and maintenance of planning tools, templates, and automated reports in collaboration with planning leads and BI.
Escalate issues and recommended corrective actions to planners or management in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned to support planning execution.



Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
1-3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain operations (entry-level to early career).
Hands-on experience executing planning tasks for one or more programs/customers.
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, basic VBA or macros preferred).
Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder, SPM, or equivalent (data entry/upload experience).
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data and trackers.
Basic analytical skills to identify trends and variances; comfort working with datasets.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
Ability to follow established processes and escalate risks appropriately.
Comfortable working under direction and managing routine priorities.



Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Experience supporting planners or planning teams in an execution role.
Exposure to forecasting methods and planning assumptions.
Experience with Business Intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau) or interest in building reporting skills.
Prior experience with inventory reconciliations or supply performance tracking.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Team-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn and take on increasing responsibility.