Supply Chain Specialist II

Supply Chain Specialist II

Location: Hialeah, FL
Job ID: 216612

Shift: 1st
Position Summary

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist II to support execution-focused demand and supply planning activities. This role serves as an Inventory Planning Coordinator, providing hands-on planning execution support across assigned customers, products, or programs. The position emphasizes accuracy, coordination, and reliable follow-through to ensure forecast and supply alignment.

The Supply Chain Specialist II works closely with Planners, Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to support day-to-day planning, reporting, and data management activities.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end demand and supply planning execution activities under the guidance of planners
• Maintain and update demand forecasts using historical data, business inputs, and planning assumptions
• Reconcile basic supply vs. demand issues and flag constraints, shortages, and capacity risks
• Execute routine planning cadence activities including schedule updates, forecast uploads, and supply reconciliation
• Prepare planning reports and trackers such as forecast vs. actuals, on-time delivery (OTD), and inventory status
• Coordinate with Sales, Supplier Management, Product Line, and Operations to gather inputs and resolve transactional planning issues
• Support planning reviews by preparing summary materials, visualizations, and identifying key risks or variances
• Perform root-cause data checks and basic analysis to identify anomalies in demand or supply data
• Follow documented planning processes, templates, and standards to ensure data accuracy and consistency
• Assist with data cleanup, master data validation, and system uploads
• Support development and maintenance of planning tools, templates, and automated reports
• Escalate issues and recommended corrective actions to planners or management in a timely manner
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of planning execution

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• 1-3 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, or related supply chain operations
• Hands-on experience executing planning tasks for one or more customer accounts or programs
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP; basic VBA or macros preferred)
• Familiarity with planning systems such as SAP, Blue Yonder, SPM, or equivalent (data entry/upload experience)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate data and reporting tools
• Basic analytical skills with comfort working in data-driven environments
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow established processes, manage routine priorities, and escalate risks appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting planners or planning teams in an execution-focused role
• Exposure to forecasting methods and supply planning assumptions
• Experience with Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau (or strong interest in developing reporting skills)
• Experience with inventory reconciliation or supply performance tracking
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and continuous learning approach

Key Competencies

• Strong execution and reliable follow-through
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Foundational forecasting and planning knowledge
• Clear cross-functional communication
• Problem identification and timely escalation
• Process adherence and continuous improvement
• Collaboration and team support

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance