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Job Title: Inventory Planner
Type of Role: Contract to Hire
Shift / Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Hayward, CA
Hourly Range: $55/hr
Role and Responsibilities:
- Determine material requirements and generate purchase orders in alignment with production schedules.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to ensure consistent supply for manufacturing and service operations.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and identify potential risks to delivery timelines.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with company and industry standards.
- Optimize transportation modes and routes to achieve cost efficiency while meeting delivery timelines.
- Maintain and manage Material Planning and Logistics master data to ensure system accuracy and visibility.
- Identify and mitigate out-of-stock situations and material shortages through proactive planning and corrective actions.
- Analyze supply chain variances, conduct root cause investigations, and implement corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor and manage potential inventory obsolescence to minimize financial exposure.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support supplier payments, production goals, and logistics cost control.
- Travel up to 25% may be required (including international travel)
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (preferred).
- 2-4 years of professional experience in inventory management, logistics, or supply chain planning.
- Proven experience with purchasing, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements.
- General understanding of freight forwarding and international logistics.
- Proficiency with ERP, TMS, MRP systems.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA.
- Background in demand planning or forecasting.
- Experience interfacing with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Vendor and supplier negotiation.
- Knowledge of customs, brokerage, and export compliance.
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification
Perks and Benefits:
While working as a Balance Staffing Associate, you will be able to take advantage of weekly pay, optional medical benefits, paid sick leave, and state-specific retirement saving options in accordance with state or local law.
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