Work Arrangement / Work Shift: Remote / 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM EST / Full - Time
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Supply Chain Production Planner to own demand planning, production planning, and inventory forecasting across all SKUs. In addition to planning responsibilities, this role will act as a key point of contact for vendors, ensuring clear communication, alignment on production timelines, and proactive management of risks and delays. This role sits at the center of planning and execution, requiring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage timelines and vendor relationships with precision.
What You'll Be Doing:
Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Own and maintain SKU-level demand forecasts across all channels
- Analyze historical sales, trends, and growth assumptions to build accurate forecasts
- Continuously refine forecasts based on new data, launches, and business inputs
- Partner cross-functionally to align on assumptions and demand drivers
Production Planning & Timeline Management
- Translate demand forecasts into detailed production plans across all SKUs
- Build and maintain rolling 3–6 month production timelines
- Ensure all production timelines align with lead times, launch dates, and inventory targets
- Proactively track progress against production milestones and flag delays early
- Continuously adjust plans based on real-time updates from vendors and operations
Vendor Coordination & Communication (Key Focus)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for manufacturing partners on planning-related matters
- Communicate forecasts, production plans, and order requirements clearly to vendors
- Maintain regular check-ins with vendors to track progress and confirm timelines
- Ensure vendors are aligned on priorities, quantities, and delivery expectations
- Proactively identify risks, delays, or misalignments and drive resolution
- Escalate issues when necessary while maintaining strong vendor relationships
Inventory Management
- Set and manage inventory targets (safety stock, reorder points, weeks of supply)
- Monitor inventory performance and proactively flag risks (stockouts, excess, slow-moving SKUs)
- Optimize inventory levels while balancing cash constraints and service levels
- Ensure inventory readiness for launches and key business moments
PO Planning & Coordination
- Determine timing and quantities for purchase orders based on forecasts and inventory targets
- Work closely with the PO Placement Manager to ensure accurate and timely PO creation
- Ensure alignment between production plans, vendor timelines, and PO execution
Data, Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain accurate planning models and forecasting tools
- Track and report on:
- Forecast vs. actual performance
- Inventory coverage and risk
- Production timelines and delays
- Provide clear insights and recommendations to leadership
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
- Supply Chain Project Manager (execution and logistics)
- Finance (cash flow and inventory investment)
- Marketing (launch timing and demand drivers)
- Ensure strong alignment between planning, vendor execution, and business priorities
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and planning processes
- Improve vendor communication rhythms and timeline visibility
- Help build scalable systems and tools for planning and production tracking
What You'll Need:
- 4–7+ years experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or inventory planning
- Experience working directly with manufacturers and vendors
- Strong experience managing production timelines and coordinating across partners
- Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills (non-negotiable)
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (modeling, forecasting, scenario planning)
- Strong analytical, planning, and quantitative reasoning skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
What Will Set You Apart:
- Experience in CPG, beauty, or consumer goods
- Experience working with international vendors
- Familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Understanding of production, lead times, and supply chain constraints
About Atticus:
Atticus Advisory Solutions Inc. is a specialized remote staffing and IT offshoring firm based in the Philippines, providing vetted, high-quality Filipino talent to global tech startups, SMEs, and consulting firms, focusing heavily on niche areas like ERP (NetSuite), Accounting and Finance and IT, offering integrated recruiting, upskilling, and HR support to ensure high retention and reliable offshore teams.
Atticus provides a comprehensive solution for international companies to build dedicated, outsourced teams and efficiently scale their technical and administrative capabilities by leveraging skilled Filipino talent, managed with a focus on quality and long-term retention. We ensure the teams perform like extensions of the client's own operations.
Who We Are:
We are a customer-focused organization that puts people at the heart of everything we do. We believe great outcomes come from strong collaboration, where ideas are openly shared and teamwork is valued.
Our team members are proactive and confident—they take ownership, speak up, and are not afraid to ask questions. We encourage curiosity and continuous improvement, empowering everyone to challenge the status quo and find better ways of working.
We foster a growth mindset, where learning is continuous, feedback is welcomed, and mistakes are seen as opportunities to grow. Here, you are supported to develop your skills, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact.
Why Join Us:
At Atticus Advisory Solutions Inc, we value our employees and provide a positive and collaborative work environment. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, annual leaves, health and medical insurances. Our culture offers flexible working arrangement and opportunities for growth and development.
