Supply Planner

VB Spine

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in production, supply, or demand planning
  • Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/planning systems
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate across teams
  • Fluency in English; additional languages preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support creation of Master Resource Plans based on demand signals
  • Develop capacity plans to identify bottlenecks and supply risks
  • Set appropriate inventory levels and manage safety stocks
  • Track execution of the supply plan with production and procurement teams
  • Ensure proper product phase-in and phase-out in supply plan
  • Maintain core master data in planning systems
  • Facilitate communication between supply and demand planning teams
  • Analyze root causes of performance issues and recommend improvements
  • Own key performance indicators for operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced, dynamic company
Full Job Description
Supply Planner
Location: Leesburg, VA (Less than 10% Travel Required)

Company: VB Spine

As a Supply Planner in our Supply Chain GQO function within the Spine division, you'll play a key role in developing and executing supply plans that ensure the right products are available at the right time - supporting manufacturing, procurement, and customer demand across our franchise.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the creation of Master Resource Plans based on the latest demand signals to determine finished goods production and purchasing needs, ensuring sufficient raw materials and components are available over a 24-month horizon
  • Develop capacity plans to identify potential bottlenecks, supply risks, and underutilization; recommend mitigation strategies to meet future demand
  • Work under the guidance of the Supply Planning Manager to set appropriate inventory levels (safety stocks) based on demand volatility and lead times
  • Track execution of the supply plan with production scheduling and procurement teams, monitoring performance deviations, mitigating backorders, and proactively communicating supply risks
  • Ensure proper phase-in and phase-out of products within the supply plan and communicate portfolio status to the business
  • Maintain core master data in planning systems to enable focus on real supply issues
  • Support communication between supply planning and demand planning through daily, weekly, and monthly processes to confirm supply capability
  • Analyze root causes of performance issues and provide recommendations for improvement
  • Own 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 a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in production, supply, or demand planning (entry-level graduates may also be considered)
  • Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP/planning systems
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across production scheduling, procurement, and customer service teams
  • Fluency in English (additional languages preferred)

Compensation:
Pay for this role is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and performance. The typical pay range for this position is $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually, with potential for bonuses and incentives plus benefits. Final compensation is determined on a case-by-case basis and considers a variety of factors including experience level, skillset, and market conditions.

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
  • Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

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