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Supply Planner Confidential Client is seeking a Supply Planner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain coordination. Responsibilities include collaborating with suppliers, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely delivery of products. Candidates with a background in logistics and proficiency in ERP systems are preferred. Join Confidential Client to contribute to efficient supply chain operations and support business growth.

Confidential ClientBiotechnology & Life Sciences
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$93,103
Leesburg, Virginia
15 Hours Ago

The Supply Planner at Confidential Client is responsible for developing and executing supply plans to ensure timely availability of spinal products, supporting manufacturing, procurement, and customer demand. This role involves capacity planning, inventory management, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate supply risks and optimize supply chain operations within a mission-driven medical technology company.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Medical Devices / Healthcare.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Supply Planner to support supply planning for its spine/medical device franchise. You will help develop and execute supply plans that ensure product availability for manufacturing, procurement, and customer demand.

  • Support creation of Master Resource Plans using current demand signals to determine finished-goods production and purchasing needs across a 24-month horizon
  • Develop capacity plans to identify bottlenecks, supply risks, and underutilization; recommend mitigation strategies
  • Work with the Supply Planning Manager to set appropriate inventory levels (safety stock) considering demand volatility and lead times
  • Track execution of the supply plan with production scheduling and procurement teams; monitor deviations, mitigate backorders, and proactively communicate supply risks
  • Manage product phase-ins and phase-outs within the supply plan and update portfolio status to the business
  • Maintain accurate master data in planning systems to focus on real supply issues
  • Support cross-functional communication between supply planning and demand planning through daily, weekly, and monthly cadence
  • Analyze root causes of performance issues and recommend process improvements
  • Own and report key performance indicators including Supply Plan Attainment, Safety Stock Health, Capacity Utilization, Backorder, and Lead Time

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in production, supply, or demand planning (entry-level graduates may be considered)
  • Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/planning systems
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills (data manipulation, basic modeling)
  • Solid analytical, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with production scheduling, procurement, and customer service teams
  • Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)

Why Confidential Client?

Join a mission-driven medical device team where your planning work directly supports the availability of life-changing spinal products. You’ll gain hands-on supply planning experience and career growth opportunities on a high-performing Supply Chain team.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Typical base salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year, commensurate with experience; eligible for bonuses/incentives
  • Benefits include:
    • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
    • Ongoing training and professional development
    • Opportunities to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic organization

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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