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Supply Chain Planning Coordinator

The forecast and schedule supporter — coordinating planning activities to balance supply and demand.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Supply Chain Planning Coordinator

As a Supply Chain Planning Coordinator, you coordinate planning activities. You're gathering forecast inputs, supporting S&OP processes, tracking planning metrics, and ensuring planning activities happen effectively.

Your day supports planning processes. You might collect forecast inputs, then prepare planning reports, then support S&OP meetings, then track inventory performance, then coordinate with other functions. You're ensuring planning activities are coordinated effectively.

The hardest part is coordinating planning in an uncertain environment. Forecasts change; plans adjust. You need to keep information flowing and processes on track despite variability. The people who thrive here are organized, analytical, and comfortable with planning processes.

IndependenceAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Planning scopeS&OP maturitySystem sophisticationTeam structureDemand volatility
Planning coordination varies by scope and maturity. Planning might cover demand, supply, or both. S&OP maturity affects process structure. System sophistication varies. Demand volatility affects planning challenges.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Supply Chain Planning Coordinators (SOC 11-3071.04), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Planning skills
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Cross-functional influence
Planning requires influence across functions
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$61K–$181K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
213K
U.S. Employment
+6.1%
10yr Growth
19K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Judgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingTime ManagementMonitoringCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingSystems EvaluationCritical Thinking
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