Associate Planner Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

Job ID: 16041
Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Reports To: Global Network Planning Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Associate, Supply Chain Planning to support supply planning activities for the Writing Division. This role is responsible for seamless coordination of procurement activities, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials, management of procurement process, fostering supplier relationships, and long-term planning. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration experience, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics within a branded product
Key Responsibilities
• Supply Planning: Day-to-day execution of purchasing responsibilities for sourced finished good items to each region, including PO creation and management, vendor communication, and regional planner communication.
• Innovation Planning: Support full path innovation planning process ensuring project readiness within each stage gate to support timely launch.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Foster strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and reliable delivery of materials. Manage vendor delivery performance and analyze the root causes of delays to improve on-time delivery and flexibility.
• Capacity Coordination: Create rough cut capacity plans based on global requirements and escalate issues and requirements for prebuilds.
• Cross-functional Support: Partner with sourcing, regional planning teams, brand management, finance, NPD project managers to align supply strategies with business goals. Support Sourcing product transition projects to ensure maximum productivity savings
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, opportunities, and trends. Provide actionable insights through regular reporting and scenario planning.
• Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve planning, system capabilities, and operational efficiency within the supply planning function.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve supply disruptions, ensuring continuity of product flow and customer satisfaction.
Key Performance Metrics
• Service Level Achievement: 95% of orders fulfilled on time.
• Capacity Utilization: Manufacturing capacity effectively used and prebuild requirements identified and monitored monthly.
• Cost-to-Serve: Total cost of delivering products to customers.
• Innovation Launch: Executed on-time with 98% of orders fulfilled on time.
Key Skills & Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 1+ years of experience in supply planning or related roles, preferably within a branded product environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledgeable in advanced Microsoft Excel formulas and familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle).
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Communication: Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required
Career Development
As a Associate, Supply Chain Planning, you will broaden your expertise in global supply chain operations, planning systems, and cross-functional collaboration. This role offers a strong foundation for career advancement, with exposure to brand-specific planning strategies, involvement in process improvement initiatives, and skill development that supports long-term growth within the organization.
Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Date Posted: Jul 17, 2026