Supply Network Planner
Location: Buffalo, New York
Country: United States
Category: Procurement/Supply Chain
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: March 12, 2026
Job ID: 645414
Job Description
Job Title: Supply Network Planner
Location: Buffalo, NY.
Contract length: 6 to 9 months
Schedule: 40 hrs/week
Hybrid/Remote: Onsite full time
Pay: $25/hr to $30/hr, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Supply Network Planner to join our well-known food manufacturer brand on a contract for six to nine months. Supply Network Planner will be responsible for developing 3 – 18 months production and inventory plans, manage capacity models, support S&OP, analyze stocking policies and costs, and optimize inventory for multiple manufacturing sites.
Job Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Network Planning, Fulfillment Planning, or a closely related field.
- Experience working with perishable or short shelf?life materials.
- Hands?on experience with advanced planning systems used for enterprise resource planning.
- Experience with network modeling & financial analysis
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop weekly 3–18 months production and inventory requirements for manufacturing operations, including new product rollouts, planned operational initiatives, and seasonal product planning.
- Manage and develop capacity planning models for 3–5 manufacturing facilities.
- Conduct the monthly Supply Agreement process for designated manufacturing sites and product categories as part of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
- Establish inventory planning and production scheduling parameters to be executed by Master Production Schedulers at each supply facility.
- Manage working capital investments (raw materials, conversion, and finished goods) to achieve the lowest total delivered cost for assigned facilities.
- Develop monthly Sales & Operations Planning workbooks for Product Business Teams.
- Represent Customer Service & Logistics (CS&L) within Product Business Teams on inventory management, transportation, warehousing, and customer service matters.
- Analyze and review inventory stocking policies and strategies quarterly to minimize spoilage, maximize service, and improve inventory turns.
- Analyze inventory investment costs and trends and ensure alignment with departmental and company objectives.
- Analyze total delivered costs (manufacturing + distribution) and recommend process or strategy changes to reduce supply chain cost.
- Provide inventory management for selected contract?manufactured products.
- Develop and execute warehouse strategies aligned with the Distribution Center Sales & Operations Planning process.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
