Supply Chain Planner

We are looking for a detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner to join our team in Blue Ash, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports end-to-end order flow, inventory planning, and delivery coordination to help maintain reliable service for customers across multiple locations. The role also works closely with internal partners and logistics providers to improve availability, control supply chain costs, and address operational risks before they affect performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer purchase orders from receipt through fulfillment, ensuring each request is processed accurately and in line with established procedures.
• Oversee order activity across internal and affiliated locations to maintain product availability and support timely customer deliveries.
• Track open orders with manufacturing and distribution partners, escalating priorities as needed to keep shipments on schedule.
• Manage inventory against forecasted demand and agreed safety stock levels to support service expectations and minimize shortages.
• Review delivery plans and shipment status to confirm customer commitments and transportation terms are met.
• Partner with purchasing, shipping, and external logistics contacts to improve efficiency and manage transportation and supply chain-related costs.
• Identify potential supply disruptions early and coordinate practical corrective actions to reduce customer impact.
• Enter and maintain customer demand, forecasts, and order data within planning and order management tools.
• Document and refine operating procedures for supply chain activities while providing cross-functional backup support for shipping, accounting, and other non-technical operational tasks as needed.
• Experience in supply chain planning, logistics coordination, or order management within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, purchase order processing, and customer delivery scheduling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across domestic and global supply chain activities with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with forecasting, safety stock management, and service-level performance expectations.
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with internal teams, partner locations, and third-party logistics providers.
• Proficiency with business systems and spreadsheets used for tracking orders, shipments, and inventory activity.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying risks and supporting operational continuity.