Planning Consultant (Hybrid - Atlanta)

Our Customer is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their many interests include the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. They are passionate about beverages around the world, with around 200 brands and 700,000+ employees across the company and bottling partners. They take deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in their company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. They believe their culture is one of the reasons their company continues to thrive after 130+ years.

We are seeking a Planning Consultant on a contract basis who will support the Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week) in Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities:

• Create, analyze, and monitor purchase orders and stock transfer orders (STOs) for finished goods
• Resolve purchase order, stock transfer order, invoice, and transportation discrepancies
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support business continuity
• Maintain inventory within established policies while minimizing slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Support demand forecasting and material requirements planning (MRP)
• Monitor and maintain MRP data and planning parameters within SAP or ERP systems
• Evaluate reorder points and restock levels to meet customer demand
• Assess open orders, in-transit shipments, stockouts, and past-due orders, and expedite deliveries when needed
• Ensure finished goods comply with company quality and operational standards
• Compile and communicate inventory pre-cuts to key stakeholders
• Monitor dock capacity and manage "too old to ship" (TOTS) inventory
• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, optimize inventory, and improve operational performance
• Develop and communicate risk mitigation and contingency plans
• Utilize business intelligence and financial data to support operational decision-making
• Collaborate with Supply Chain teams and cross-functional stakeholders to support operational planning and meetings
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis and reporting

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of supply chain or supply planning experience in a large organization or complex product environment
• Experience using SAP for supply planning, inventory management, and material requirements planning (MRP)
• Experience using Power BI for reporting and data analysis
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Knowledge of inventory management, requirements planning, demand forecasting, and master data management
• Experience working with purchase orders, stock transfer orders (STOs), and supplier transactions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills
• Knowledge of imports, exports, and supply chain operations
• Understanding of business intelligence and financial analysis to support operational decisions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience identifying supply chain risks and implementing contingency plans

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.