Supply Chain Specialist

Own the distribution requirements planning process for assigned product lines Translate approved demand plans into replenishment and distribution requirements Monitor finished goods inventory against forecasts, sales, demand, and replenishment plans Adjust replenishment and distribution plans to reduce stock-out, excess, obsolete inventory, and working capital risks Identify supply, replenishment, and distribution gaps; escalates risks and recommend alternatives Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, and regional teams to support timely deliveries and reduce backorders Maintain and review planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, min/max levels, lot sizes, and inventory targets Lead resolution of availability, replenishment, distribution, and customer delivery issues Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, health and safety, and internal process requirements Support continuous improvement initiatives for planning processes and operational performance Maintain data accuracy within ERP systems Collaborate cross-functionally to summarize planning issues, recommend actions, influence stakeholders, and drive SIOP alignment Requirements Bachelor degree and 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 with ERP, MRP, DRP, or advanced planning systems Strong knowledge of inventory optimization, safety stock strategy, and replenishment planning Strong analytical skills 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 to analyze, summarize, and present planning data Ability to manage competing priorities, execute with urgency, and resolve availability, replenishment, and customer delivery risks 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 to summarize complex planning issues and recommend practical actions Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment through the SIOP process Understanding of how demand planning and DRP decisions affect customer service, inventory, working capital, and operating performance Ability to escalates risks, communicate trade-offs, and support decision-making Experience in a manufacturing, life sciences, industrial, medical device, or regulated environment preferred SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar planning tools preferred APICS / ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP preferred Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in demand planning, inventory management, and distribution requirements planning, with a strong focus on data accuracy and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced planning tools to optimize supply chain operations and drive continuous improvement. Highest-signal resume keywords Demand Planning Inventory Management ERP Systems Data Analysis Cross-Functional Collaboration ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Distribution Requirements Planning Inventory Optimization Replenishment Planning Safety Stock Strategy Analytical Skills Excel Proficiency Supply Chain Operations Materials Planning Root Cause Analysis Planning Process Improvement Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Ability to Influence Stakeholders Urgency in Execution Problem-Solving Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications APICS CPIM APICS CSCP Industry Keywords Manufacturing Life Sciences Industrial Medical Device Regulated Environment Tools & Technologies SAP Oracle JDE Advanced Planning Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr