The Supply Planner I is responsible for supporting inventory availability and supply continuity by developing and maintaining supply plans that align with customer demand, production capacity, and business objectives. This entry-level supply chain role works closely with procurement, production, logistics, and demand planning teams to ensure materials and finished goods are available while minimizing excess inventory and supply disruptions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain supply plans to support customer demand and inventory targets.
- Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Analyze demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory trends to identify supply risks.
- Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Track supplier performance, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Review purchase orders, planned orders, and inventory replenishment recommendations.
- Assist in resolving supply constraints, stockouts, and material shortages.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters, master data, and system records.
- Generate and analyze supply chain reports, KPIs, and inventory metrics.
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and inventory review processes.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, service levels, and operational efficiency.
- Communicate supply risks and mitigation plans to internal stakeholders.
MUST HAVE
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1-2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, production planning, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
- Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
WE VALUE
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
- Knowledge of forecasting, MRP, inventory optimization, and planning concepts.
- APICS/ASCM certification or progress toward certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
COMPENSATION
The annual base salary range for this position is $53314K - $69117K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here
About UsAbout Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, operations management, logistics, industrial engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
- 1–2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, production planning, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
- Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory management principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
- Knowledge of forecasting, MRP, inventory optimization, and planning concepts.
- APICS/ASCM certification or progress toward certification.
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
What We Do
Solstice, part of Kin + Carta, is a modern software engineering firm that helps Fortune 500 companies seize new opportunities through world-changing digital solutions. As strategists and consultants, we help organizations evolve their digital strategy to solve mission-critical problems. As designers and developers, we build incredible hardware and software solutions that transcend a standalone product and transform an organization’s relationship with its customers. As instructors and coaches, we help companies transform from the inside out by adopting a high-speed culture of innovation. We’re strategists, researchers, designers, and engineers hell-bent on changing the way the world does business. We’re headquartered in Chicago and have delivery offices in New York, London, and Buenos Aires. For more information about Solstice, visit solstice.com
