Supply Planner

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Surge Staffing

Supply Planner

Grand Prairie, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Supply Planner

    Grand Prairie, TX 75050

    Overview

    Salary Range: $95,000 – $130,000 annually

    Position Type: Full-Time
    Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
    Category: Purchasing / Procurement / Supply Chain

    Position Summary

    We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Planner to support production planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional coordination across manufacturing, purchasing, and sales teams. This role ensures materials and production schedules align with customer demand while maintaining efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Production Planning & Monitoring

    • Monitor production schedules to ensure priorities are followed and deadlines are met
    • Set and manage production work center output targets in coordination with manufacturing teams
    • Identify and resolve production delays, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints

    Inventory Management

    • Establish and maintain target inventory levels for production parts and raw materials
    • Coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing to ensure inventory alignment with production needs
    • Monitor inventory performance and adjust planning parameters as needed

    Cross-Functional Coordination

    • Serve as a liaison between sales, purchasing, and production teams to balance demand and supply
    • Ensure customer requirements are met while optimizing production efficiency and resource utilization

    Reporting & Analysis

    • Create and maintain reports on production status, performance, and efficiency metrics
    • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
    • Support decision-making through accurate forecasting and planning insights

    Qualifications

    Education

    • Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

    Experience

    • 3+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, or manufacturing operations
    • Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

    Skills & Competencies

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to manage complex schedules and competing priorities
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
    • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
    • Experience with Alteryx or similar data tools is a plus

    Additional Requirements

    • Must be able to work onsite in Grand Prairie, TX
    • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
    • Strong sense of accountability and follow-through
    • Consistently demonstrates professionalism and a positive company image with employees, customers, and vendors

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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    About the Role

    We're looking for a Supply Planner to drive production planning, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional coordination across manufacturing, purchasing, and sales. This role ensures the right materials are in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand efficiently.

    What You'll Do

    • Manage production schedules and priorities to keep operations on track
    • Set and maintain inventory targets for raw materials and production parts
    • Identify and resolve production delays and bottlenecks
    • Partner with sales, purchasing, and manufacturing to balance demand and supply
    • Track performance metrics and build reports to support decision-making
    • Improve planning processes and overall operational efficiency

    What We're Looking For

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field
    • 3+ years in production planning, supply planning, or manufacturing
    • Strong Excel and MRP system experience
    • Analytical, organized, and detail-driven
    • Great communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment
    • Alteryx or similar tools a plus

    Why This Role

    You'll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly, improving efficiency, and directly impacting customer satisfaction and operational success.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

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