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Supply Chain PlannerThe Judge Group • Akron, Ohio, United States
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Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner

The Judge Group • Akron, Ohio, United States
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Our client is seeking a Supply Chain Planner.

  • Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
  • LOCAL candidates only (already living near Canton / Akron area) will be considered

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for evaluating and executing production, material, and capacity plans to align with customer demand. This role leverages advanced material management principles to ensure timely and efficient material flow throughout operations, supporting production schedules and exceeding customer expectations. As the primary liaison for order fulfillment, the planner will also cultivate and maintain strong customer relationships to drive satisfaction and service excellence. This will be a very hands on role working onsite M-F handling the production planning for their facility near Akron, OH.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Utilize internal systems to manage daily planning, scheduling, purchasing, and capacity planning activities.
  • Review customer orders and forecasts to develop efficient and achievable production plans.
  • Act as the main point of contact between customers and KTP operations for order fulfillment and production-related inquiries or issues.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of all communications and issues related to customer purchase orders.
  • Update and manage key data within company systems (Syspro), including bill of materials (BOM), item setups, supplier profiles, and MRP configurations.
  • Enter and maintain transactions in customer ERP platforms (e.g., SAP or equivalent) as required.
  • Coordinate with customers to manage the inbound flow of customer-owned materials in alignment with KTP’s procurement strategies (e.g., make-to-order, just-in-time).
  • Procure raw materials from approved suppliers to support production schedules, resolving delivery timing issues through supplier coordination or schedule adjustments.
  • Assess plant capacity (labor and production lines) and address any conflicts between capacity constraints and customer requirements.
  • Provide planning support for new product introductions and development initiatives.
  • Oversee component transitions (hard and soft) in collaboration with purchasing and customer teams to minimize obsolete inventory.
  • Drive continuous improvement in system accuracy, planning effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
  • Develop raw material inventory strategies that account for product lifecycle, artwork changes, and chemical shelf life considerations.
  • Analyze slow-moving and obsolete inventory across customer programs and work with internal teams and customers to determine appropriate disposition.
  • Support additional tasks as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager.
  • Qualifications & Requirements :

  • Prior experience (2-4 years) in materials planning / supply chain with a strong understanding of MRP concepts and ERP system functionality.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Materials Planning / Supply Chain or related area.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with good attention to detail and ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects.
  • Strong analytical / problem solving skills.
  • PC Skills including Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) as well as experience with Google suite, MRP Software, Inventory software, and order processing.
  • APICS certification is a plus.
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