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Supply planner
The supply planner plays a vital role in a company’s supply chain. They ensure that raw materials, components, or finished products arrive at the right time and in the right quantity to guarantee the continuity of production or sales.
Missions: Supply planner
At the heart of the supply chain, the supply planner ensures that the flow of raw materials, components, and finished products runs smoothly without interruption. The goal is simple: to guarantee that production or distribution can operate continuously while keeping costs and lead times under control.
Each day, they analyze supply needs, place orders with suppliers, and monitor deliveries until receipt. They update data in inventory management systems (ERP, MRP, Excel) to ensure stock levels remain consistent with actual demand.
The supply planner also plays a key coordination role between several departments: purchasing, logistics, production, and sometimes sales. They communicate deadlines, flag potential stock shortages, delivery errors, or transport delays, and propose alternative solutions to prevent any disruption to operations.
Finally, they actively contribute to optimizing supply processes: cost analysis, review of safety stock levels, improvement of delivery times, and reliability of forecasts. Their work directly supports the company’s performance and competitiveness.
Researched profile
- Rigor and strong organizational skills
- Responsiveness and composure under pressure
- Analytical mindset and confidence with numbers
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Skills and training
The supply planner profession is accessible with a two- to three-year degree (associate’s or bachelor’s level) in logistics, supply flow management, or supply chain management. The most sought-after programs by recruiters include the BTS in Transport Management and Associated Logistics (GTLA), the BTS in International Trade, and the BUT in Logistics and Transport Management.
Some specialized schools in supply chain or business also offer professional bachelor’s degrees focused on operations, purchasing, or planning. These programs provide essential foundations: understanding material flows, stock monitoring, supplier relations, negotiation, and mastery of IT management tools (notably ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, or Oracle).
Many supply planners start their careers in operational roles, such as logistics assistant, inventory manager, or supply chain coordinator, before progressing to supervisory positions. Experience in purchasing, production, or warehouse operations is a real advantage, as it provides a global understanding of the supply cycle and on-the-ground constraints.
Finally, some companies offer internal training to help new hires get familiar with their processes and proprietary tools. The ability to learn quickly, adapt to management systems, and understand production needs remains essential for success in this role.
Salary of a Supply Planner in 2025
The salary of a supply planner varies depending on experience, company size, industry, and location. At the start of a career, earnings typically range from €2,200 to €2,600 gross per month. With a few years of experience, the most common range is between €2,700 and €3,300 gross monthly. Experienced professionals managing complex or high-volume operations (industry, e-commerce, mass production) often reach €3,500 to €4,200 gross, and sometimes more in the Paris region or large organizations. Depending on company policy, variable components such as performance bonuses, profit-sharing, or incentive pay can enhance the net income. In temporary roles, end-of-assignment (IFM) and paid leave compensations (ICCP) also improve overall pay.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Being a Supply Planner
Like any role at the core of the supply chain, the job of a supply planner offers a stimulating yet demanding work environment.
Advantages:
- A central role in company performance: without smooth supply, production stops.
- Varied tasks combining analysis, organization, and coordination.
- Constant interaction with multiple stakeholders (purchasing, production, suppliers, carriers).
- Real career prospects leading to positions such as logistics manager, buyer, or supply chain manager.
Disadvantages:
- High pressure from deadlines, urgencies, and disruptions (delays, shortages, delivery errors).
- Long and sometimes unpredictable days, especially in fast-paced operations.
- Mostly desk-based work, although on-site interactions remain frequent.
- The need to stay reachable and reactive, especially during critical supply shortages.
What Is the Difference Between a Supply Planner and a Logistician?
The supply planner secures the availability of materials and products upstream: they calculate requirements, place orders, adjust stock parameters, and track deliveries. The logistician manages the physical flow of goods and warehouse operations: receiving, storage, order preparation, shipping, and transport. Both professions complement each other on a daily basis.
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