IFG - International Financial Group
Supply Chain Planner
IFG - International Financial Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description Role Summary
Supports the development and execution of forward and reverse supply plans under guidance from senior team members. Performs supply and demand analysis, including “what-if” scenarios, to optimize service levels, costs, and inventory positioning. Collaborates on raw material planning, identifies excess goods, and works with suppliers to align on build plans. Gains proficiency in tools and processes to manage supply and drive operational improvements.
Capabilities and Skills
Agility: Quickly processes and adapts to new information.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements enhancements to products, processes, or services.
Detail Orientation: Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation and data.
Data Analysis: Interprets complex data sets to inform supply chain decisions and identify trends or gaps.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem Solving: Evaluates issues and develops actionable solutions.
Financial Acumen: Applies basic financial analysis to assess supply chain effectiveness.
Responsibilities Analytics, Tools, and Processes Utilizes supply chain tools to streamline operations and reduce labor needs. Builds dashboards, interprets data, and conducts root cause analysis to support inventory and supply decisions. Contributes to process automation and system scalability.
Communication Acts as a liaison between teams to ensure priorities are clearly defined and executed. Communicates updates and escalations to stakeholders.
Lifecycle and Inventory Management Assists in raw material planning, product transitions, and last-time buys. Supports buffer strategies and excess inventory mitigation. Collaborates on rework and redeployment of goods.
Strategy Contributes to planning strategies that balance service levels, cost, and inventory under demand uncertainty. Supports material transfers and inventory alignment. Begins to design solutions for demand shifts and inventory adjustments.
Supplier Operations Management Partners with suppliers to resolve constraints and align on build plans. Monitors supplier capacity, compliance, and performance metrics. Supports mid-term capacity planning and investment alignment.
Supply and Demand Analyzes supply and demand scenarios and supports contingency planning. Helps develop and execute supply plans in coordination with factories and logistics.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field and relevant experience.
Master’s in a related field OR Equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s + 4+ years OR Master’s + 2+ years in supply chain, operations, sourcing, or manufacturing.
Experience with supply planning tools, analytics platforms, and supplier collaboration.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Minimum 4+ years experience with supply chain/demand planning, operations, sourcing, and manufacturing.
Minimum 4+ years experience with Data Analysis.
Minimum 4+ years experience with Supplier Operations/Logistics Management.
Minimum 4+ years experience with order fulfillment.
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Capabilities and Skills
Agility: Quickly processes and adapts to new information.
Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements enhancements to products, processes, or services.
Detail Orientation: Ensures accuracy and completeness in documentation and data.
Data Analysis: Interprets complex data sets to inform supply chain decisions and identify trends or gaps.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Problem Solving: Evaluates issues and develops actionable solutions.
Financial Acumen: Applies basic financial analysis to assess supply chain effectiveness.
Responsibilities Analytics, Tools, and Processes Utilizes supply chain tools to streamline operations and reduce labor needs. Builds dashboards, interprets data, and conducts root cause analysis to support inventory and supply decisions. Contributes to process automation and system scalability.
Communication Acts as a liaison between teams to ensure priorities are clearly defined and executed. Communicates updates and escalations to stakeholders.
Lifecycle and Inventory Management Assists in raw material planning, product transitions, and last-time buys. Supports buffer strategies and excess inventory mitigation. Collaborates on rework and redeployment of goods.
Strategy Contributes to planning strategies that balance service levels, cost, and inventory under demand uncertainty. Supports material transfers and inventory alignment. Begins to design solutions for demand shifts and inventory adjustments.
Supplier Operations Management Partners with suppliers to resolve constraints and align on build plans. Monitors supplier capacity, compliance, and performance metrics. Supports mid-term capacity planning and investment alignment.
Supply and Demand Analyzes supply and demand scenarios and supports contingency planning. Helps develop and execute supply plans in coordination with factories and logistics.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field and relevant experience.
Master’s in a related field OR Equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s + 4+ years OR Master’s + 2+ years in supply chain, operations, sourcing, or manufacturing.
Experience with supply planning tools, analytics platforms, and supplier collaboration.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
Minimum 4+ years experience with supply chain/demand planning, operations, sourcing, and manufacturing.
Minimum 4+ years experience with Data Analysis.
Minimum 4+ years experience with Supplier Operations/Logistics Management.
Minimum 4+ years experience with order fulfillment.
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