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Supply Chain Planner in Durham, NC

Supply Chain Planner job description

A supply chain planner is responsible for coordinating supply and demand activities to help ensure products and materials are available when and where they are needed. These professionals support inventory planning, production scheduling and supply chain operations by aligning forecasts with business requirements. As organizations continue to navigate shifting customer demand, global supply chain challenges and evolving operational priorities, supply chain planners play an important role in maintaining continuity and supporting business performance.Supply chain planners work closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, operations and sales teams to balance inventory levels, production capacity and customer demand. Their efforts help organizations improve product availability, reduce waste, optimize inventory investments and support efficient supply chain operations.

Typical supply chain planner duties:

Develop and maintain supply plans that align inventory levels with forecasted demand and business objectivesMonitor inventory, production and supply chain performance to help ensure product availability and operational efficiencyCollaborate with procurement, manufacturing and logistics teams to coordinate supply chain activities and support planning decisionsAnalyze demand forecasts, inventory trends and operational data, and manage replenishment activities to address changing business needsIdentify potential supply disruptions, prepare planning reports and recommend process improvements that enhance inventory performance and overall supply chain efficiency

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Salary for Supply Chain Planner in Durham, NC

69015 - 94695

Low
69015
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
81320
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
94695
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Supply Chain Analyst 71690 84530 97370 Supply Chain Specialist 65805 75970 88275 Procurement Director 171200 192600 214000 Procurement Manager 92020 124388 144183 Procurement Specialist 52698 67410 84263 Purchasing Manager 72493 88810 104058 Purchasing Assistant 46010 52430 60723 Buyer 53500 71155 88810

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