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Job Ad: Sr. Planner, Demand Planning (Contract) Join a dynamic Demand Planning team as a Sr. Planner where you’ll leverage your expertise in data analysis and trend identification to drive impactful decisions across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Merchandising functions. In this role, your insights will shape shipment forecasting, product style, and color forecasts, while playing a crucial role in building a 3-year plan. Key Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate monthly demand forecast meetings with cross-functional teams, reaching consensus on forecasts and securing capacities. Provide recommendations and analyses for style and color forecasts, working closely with Sales, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams. Track and enhance business improvements across shipping, inventory, SKU efficiency, systems, and processes. Develop and present specialized reports, including 3-year plans and monthly demand analysis for key product lines. Act as a mentor, supporting team training, leading special projects, and driving process improvement initiatives. Skills and Qualifications: 5+ years of related experience in demand planning or a similar role. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proficiency in data analysis, with advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP, IBM Cognos, or similar tools a plus. strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. IBF Certification is a bonus. Be part of a team that values accuracy, teamwork, and process enhancement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Apply today to make a lasting impact in a key role!  salary: $50.51 - $50.52 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 5 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesAs a member of the Demand Planning team, you will be responsible for analyzing historical data and identify current trends to build and present the unconstrained demand forecast to cross functional teams: Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Merchandising. Your role will play an imperative piece of the Supply Chain business as your analysis and findings will have a direct impact on shipment forecasting, style and color forecasts, and the Vans 3 Year Plan. What you will do: Prepare and facilitate monthly cross-functional demand forecast meetings with Sales, Finance, and Merchandising with focus on reaching consensus on final forecast. Recommend style and color forecasts to Merchandising and Sales teams as well as Sourcing to secure capacity. Provide analysis and follow through for business improvements related, but not limited to, shipping, inventory, sku efficiency, systems, and process. Provide team with special reporting as required (i.e. 3 Year Plan, monthly demand for high volume/multiple delivery product lines, color blank requirements, forecast accuracy). In addition to the primary role of developing and communicating the demand forecast, the Sr. Demand Planner is also a leader of his/hers/their peers and will be tasked with training others as well as special projects and process improvement opportunities.SkillsSr. Demand Planner (2 years of experience is required)Data Collection (2 years of experience is required)Supply Chain (2 years of experience is required)Finance Supv/Mgmt Responsibility (2 years of experience is required)Marketing Research (2 years of experience is required)Analysis - Brand/Market (2 years of experience is preferred)Category Analysis (5 years of experience is required)data mining (2 years of experience is required)QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ManagerRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Qualified applicants in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County's Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are looking for a Buyer/Planner for a contract (possibly permanent for the right person) assignment that can start as early as next week. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of Buying experience in a manufacturing setting. If qualified and interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration! salary: $25 - $28 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities• Purchase material based on BOM to meet production requirements for electrical control panel and cable assembly operations. • Order materials in a timely fashion in order to meet production date requirements. Ability to account for lead times within this process. • Compare prices, specifications and delivery dates to determine best bid among suppliers • Work with vendors to reduce costs. • Prepare and process purchase orders • Contact suppliers as needed to schedule or expedite deliveries, resolve shortages; or missed or late deliveries • Assist with managing inventory levels to support production and maximize organization cash flow. • Work with production personnel to overcome issues related to material shortages and scheduling requirements. • Assist with triple match packing slip process to ensure accurate costing/purchasing. • Provide costing information for project quoting. • Perform any additionally assigned duties as requested  SkillsPurchasing/ProcurementRaw Material Purchase OrdersSchedulingProcess flowInventoryexpeditingERPQualificationsYears of experience: 0 yearsExperience level: Entry LevelRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

job summary: Well established and reputable manufactuing company located in the Charlotte, NC area is looking for a Sr Production Planner. This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity. This position comes with a very competitive salary commensurate with experience ranging from $85k to $95k and relocation assistance is also available. The ideal candidate will possess the following experience: complex manufacturing and BOM's, advanced Excel skills, savvy proficiency with MRP/ERP/SAP and possess demand planning experience. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.   location: Charlotte, North Carolina job type: Permanent salary: $85,000 - 95,000 per year work hours: 8am to 4pm education: Associates   responsibilities: -Plan and schedule workflow for each department and operation to maintain/improve established manufacturing sequences and lead times utilizing the Plant Master Production Schedule (MPS). -Release manufacturing work orders and assign to the production floor. -Coordinate/expedite manufacturing builds to ensure production schedules are achieved, as well as ensuring timely shipment to customer. -Partners with the Plant Manager, Value Stream Leaders, Procurement, and Sales to ensure seamless production to meet customer needs. -Monitors the production plan daily to ensure it fully supports the MPS and continually meets customer service goals, inventory levels, production efficiency and capacity objectives. -Runs daily production reports to review open sales orders, monitors backlog, identifies shortages and/or production issues. Interacts with the procurement team to expedite purchased goods. -Acts as the primary contact with the appropriate Customer Service Representatives (CSR) for matters regarding production status, schedule changes, and shipping information. May adjust schedule in response to customer feedback/requirements, product availability and manufacturing capacity. -Prepares reports for analysis on inventory, on time shipments, performance to schedules and updates inventory levels based on current data and KPI requirements. -Supports the launch of new items (trial scheduling, inventory control, sample order management, etc.). -Review production schedules to maintain machine loading to prevent machine down time. -Establish sequential dates to departments according to job order priorities. -Compile and maintain manual or computerized records such as in process reports, status and location of materials. -Coordinate with receiving supervisor to ensure parts are picked and ready to machine when needed. -Coordinate with tool setters to make sure tooling is prepared when needed. -Establish daily priorities by machining center. -Complete understanding of BIS, including route sheets. -Expedite operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions. Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities -Demonstrated knowledge and ability to execute across various MRP/ERP systems. -Demonstrated ability in using Lean manufacturing tools and processes to drive continuous improvement across complex organizations. -Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) as well as Internet software and E-mail is required. Extended knowledge and experience in ERP systems. -Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers. -Demonstrates a willingness to accept change and new approaches, including additional responsibilities. -Proven ability to lead by influence. -Project management and multitasking skills along with the ability to navigate conflicting priorities. Required Qualifications -Associates Degree from two-year college or technical school. -5+ years related experience and/or combination of education and experience. -Machinery knowledge preferred. #LI-DW1   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Associates  skills: Production Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.