Job Description
Job title: Logistics and Inventory Planner
Contract length: 6 months
Location: Hayward, CA 94545
Work schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Pay range: $51.20-$56.29/hour on W2
Job description Company is helping our client find a Logistics and Inventory Planner to coordinate and optimize supply chain operations, ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective flow of materials.
In this role, you'll manage inventory levels, support purchasing and logistics activities, and collaborate cross-functionally to prevent disruptions and maintain continuity across manufacturing and service operations.
The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving supply chain challenges.
As a Logistics and Inventory Planner, you'll: - Determine material requirements and generate purchase orders aligned with production schedules.
- Partner with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams to ensure consistent material availability.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying and mitigating delivery risks.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
- Optimize transportation methods and routing to balance cost efficiency with delivery timelines.
- Maintain and update material planning and logistics master data to ensure system accuracy and visibility.
- Proactively identify and resolve material shortages and out-of-stock risks.
- Analyze supply chain variances, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory health and manage risks related to excess or obsolete inventory.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to support supplier payments, production goals, and cost control initiatives.
- Travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel, as needed.
Ideal candidate profile: Qualifications :
- 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%.
Daily tasks - The Logistics and Inventory Planner is responsible for coordinating and optimizing all aspects of the supply chain to ensure efficient, timely, and cost-effective delivery of goods.
- This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to manage dynamic priorities that may extend beyond standard business hours.
- The planner will oversee inventory levels, coordinate with suppliers and carriers, and proactively address time-sensitive issues to prevent delays and maintain business continuity.
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
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Job Tags
Contract work, Shift work