External Supply Chain Planner

pladis Global

. Lead short- and long-term supply planning and operational execution for external manufacturers supplying pladis brands across North America, including Turtles, Flipz, and Godiva .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeReading • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including production planning, supplier management, and compliance with food-safety standards. Proficient in analyzing capacity, demand, and inventory while effectively communicating recommendations to stakeholders.

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Supply Chain ManagementProduction PlanningSupplier ManagementERP/MRP SystemsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningSchedulingPurchasingInventory ControlShipping/Receiving OperationsForecastingBudgetingContract ManagementFood-Safety ComplianceCost Savings Reporting

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

D365SAPMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainContract ManufacturingExternal ManufacturingQuality ProcessesLogistics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead short- and long-term supply planning and operational execution for external manufacturers supplying pladis brands across North America, including Turtles, Flipz, and Godiva
Translate forecasts into purchase requirements and purchase orders
Manage day-to-day supplier transactions and issue resolution, including purchase-order expediting, delivery-date changes, material constraints, invoice support, quality issues, root-cause follow-up, and corrective actions
Monitor finished-goods and material inventory to balance case-fill performance with working-capital objectives, target ship dates, and critical selling windows
Partner with external manufacturers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply and business agreements, product specifications, process parameters, and brand requirements are understood and followed
Support external manufacturing strategies, supplier-management activities, and compliance with corporate commodity, logistics, inventory, quality, and food-safety requirements
Collaborate on new supplier and product qualification, project deliverables, forecast requirements, and launch timelines
Participate in cross-functional project calls and operating reviews, providing status updates, risks, options, and recommended actions
Analyze capacity, demand, inventory, and supplier performance; recommend actions to reconcile gaps
Identify and support process improvements and cost-reduction opportunities, including documenting and reporting savings and outcomes
Maintain accurate planning and supplier documentation, cross-train team members, and provide flexible support as priorities evolve
Escalate food-safety, quality, supply, or service concerns promptly
Report to the Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager and partner with Procurement, Quality Assurance, R&D, Innovation, Technical, Finance, Logistics, and regional/global stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years of experience in supply chain, contract manufacturing, direct procurement, production planning, or a related field
Demonstrated experience with production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, and shipping/receiving operations
Experience managing multiple complex projects and working across internal and external teams in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, a technical discipline, or a closely related field
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems such as D365 or SAP
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel capability
Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and understanding of forecasting and budgeting
Ability to analyze capacity, demand, inventory, service, and cost information and communicate clear recommendations
Knowledge of supplier agreements, contract management, compliance requirements, quality processes, and food-safety escalation expectations
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, stakeholder-management, and influencing skills
Strong organizational, prioritization, project-management, and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing product and packaging needs, and maintain attention to detail
Ability to negotiate and support complex supplier contracts and agreements and to capture and report cost savings
Results-oriented and accountable, with a focus on service, quality, cost, and business impact
Collaborative and team-focused, with the ability to build trust across functions and with external partners
Sound judgment and timely decision-making based on business priorities, urgency, and risk
Plans effectively, sets priorities, monitors progress, and follows through on commitments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Education Assistance, including Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
Paid Time Off
Generous Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness reimbursement program
Employee Product Discounts
Annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance