Fulfillment Planner

Job Title: Fulfillment Planner (Temporary Contract – 6-8 Months)
Location: Buffalo, NY

Work Arrangement: (Hybrid: Monday/Friday remote, Tuesday/Thursday in-office, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

Purpose Statement

The Fulfillment Planner coordinates the movement of inventory throughout the distribution network to fulfill customer demand. This role executes deployment strategy, identifies and implements distribution optimization opportunities, and ensures trucks are fully utilized. The Fulfillment Planner supports the monthly Distribution Center (DC) process by outlining and reporting on transportation lane requirements and warehouse space allocation.

Key Accountabilities / Outcomes

• Develop deployment strategy based on current demand and production plans at the SKU location level.
• Plan, create, modify, and complete purchase orders within SAP; leverage BlueYonder for Stock Transfer Orders.
• Manage warehouse space by projecting downstream requirements; monitor 14-day outlooks and respond to capacity concerns.
• Prioritize inbound shipments during capacity constraints.
• Manage and act on potential inventory shortages to minimize customer impact.
• Communicate inventory shortages to Customer Service Representatives, Supply Planners, and Sales Channel Service Managers as appropriate.
• Report on inventory health and SKUs over/under safety stock targets.
• Update weekly reason codes for dashboard tracking.
• Maximize stock transfer order freight utilization.
• Manage DC-to-DC inventory transfers through the C-item deployment process.
• Track and develop improvement plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
• Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage.
• Develop actionable plans to improve customer order fill rates.
• Ensure past-due and mismatch reports are updated timely to maintain accurate SAP records.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of logistical planning experience preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, distribution, and customer service.
• Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
• Ability to perform basic financial analysis.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Power BI) and advanced Excel.
• Experience with SAP (ECC or S4 Hana), BlueYonder, or related systems.

Preferred / Desired:

• APICS certification or matriculation toward certification.
• Experience with 3rd party transportation & distribution providers, marketing, international logistics, contract manufacturing, and procurement.

Key Working Relationships

• Customer Service
• Manufacturing Operations & Shipping
• 3rd Party Transportation & Distribution Providers
• Marketing
• International Logistics
• Contract Manufacturing
• Procurement

Additional Information

• Immediate start preferred.
• Full-time, temporary contract role (6-8 months) supporting Galileo work.
• Hybrid work schedule: Monday/Friday remote, Tuesday/Thursday in-office, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Candidates must reside in Buffalo.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.

Certification Requirements

• APICS certification preferred but not mandatory.