Junior Planner

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

Junior Supply Chain Planner – External Manufacturing

Location: Remote (EST Hours)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Compensation: $40–$52 per hour

Travel: Approximately 3 times per year (Boston, Poland, France)

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Planner to support our External Manufacturing operations within the global Supply Chain function. This role is responsible for managing production schedules and supplier coordination to ensure supply continuity and alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain master production schedules for APIs, raw materials, and semi-finished goods at contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs)
• Coordinate with CMOs to validate and execute production plans based on capacity and material availability
• Identify and resolve supply-demand imbalances and mitigate risk through proactive planning
• Collaborate with CMOs, procurement teams, internal manufacturing sites, and global stakeholders
• Monitor and report on supply performance metrics; drive improvements and cost efficiencies
• Translate global supply forecasts into site-level production plans and manage purchase order lifecycle
• Support monthly S&OP processes and escalation management during supply disruptions
• Participate in process optimization initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Production Management, or Engineering
• 1–3 years of experience in supply planning or supplier management within a global or manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems a strong advantage
• APICS certification or coursework preferred
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work across time zones
• Fluent in English

Work Hours

• Full-time (Monday–Friday)
• Standard working hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
• Flexibility required for occasional collaboration with international teams

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with international exposure. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and highly organized, with a strong commitment to operational excellence.

Benefits : Use this link bit.ly/4cGUQSh to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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