Temporary Packaged Goods Supply Chain Buyer/Planner

Temporary Packaged Goods Supply Chain Buyer/Planner Location: Middle River, MD Duration: Approximately 90 days Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours per week | On-site with Hybrid Option Are you ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic role in supply chain operations? Join us as a Packaged Goods Supply Chain Buyer/Planner in Middle River, MD, and take on an exciting temporary assignment where you'll play a key role in ensuring seamless procurement and scheduling processes. This is a great opportunity to build meaningful supplier relationships, collaborate with a talented team, and make an impact in a fast-paced environment. What You’ll Do This role is critical to maintaining effective inventory levels and fulfilling specific customer orders. Below are some of the responsibilities you’ll take on to thrive in this role. • Analyze and review daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) demand, make purchase orders, and track deliveries end-to-end, ensuring smooth receipt and invoicing. • Identify and address pricing discrepancies, reconcile invoices, and conduct profitability and margin analysis. • Proactively plan inventory levels using the SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) process to meet customer demands. • Monitor and analyze stock trends, suggesting adjustments to maintain optimal customer supply. • Build strong partnerships with key suppliers, track their performance metrics, and address any concerns to maintain the highest standards of product supply. • Facilitate direct shipments from suppliers to customers, ensuring proper documentation and logistics. • Coordinate intercompany product supply and logistics. Requirements What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and has a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll need the following to succeed in this role: • Experience: 3–5 years of purchasing, supply chain, or operations experience (required). • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) and experience with MRP or ERP systems. • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate and collaborate across levels internally and externally. • Detail Oriented: Strong multitasking abilities with high attention to accuracy. • Flexibility: Adaptability to variations in supply chain and operations processes to meet customer needs. • Process Focused: A strong analytical mindset, and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvement methodologies is highly desired. • Proactive Problem Solving: A resourceful and independent thinker with a passion for finding solutions. Benefits Work Environment • This role is based in Middle River, MD, within a standard indoor office setting. • Once proficient, you’ll have the opportunity to transition to a hybrid work schedule. Physical Requirements This role involves extended periods of sitting and typing, frequent verbal communication (both in person and through technology), and acute focus on computer screens and data entry. Why Join Us This is your chance to strengthen your supply chain expertise and make a tangible difference in operations for various industries. Our supportive and evolving workplace ensures you can hit the ground running while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid schedule once you're settled into the role. Take the next step in your career and apply today! Original job Temporary Packaged Goods Supply Chain Buyer/Planner posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job