Supply Chain Planning Specialist (Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Agriculture)

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI organization to strengthen AI models’ understanding of supply chain planning processes. We are seeking experienced supply chain planning professionals to support the development and evaluation of systems focused on logistics, forecasting, inventory management, and operational efficiency. This is a remote, short-term opportunity to apply your operational expertise toward advancing next-generation AI tools used in manufacturing, distribution, and procurement contexts.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate AI-generated outputs related to supply planning, demand forecasting, and logistics coordination
• Create realistic benchmarking scenarios grounded in supply chain operations
• Provide structured feedback on AI-generated solutions involving inventory optimization, supplier planning, and production scheduling
• Simulate the decision-making workflows used by supply chain planners in real-world environments

3. Ideal Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or production planning
• Familiarity with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Oracle, Kinaxis, JDA/Blue Yonder)
• Strong analytical and written communication skills
• Background in operations, industrial engineering, or supply chain management
• Experience with KPI reporting and cross-functional coordination

4. Compensation & Contract Terms

• Compensation based on experience and scope of work
• Estimated commitment: 10–20 hours/week

5. Application Process

• Submit your resume to get started
• You’ll complete a short form to share more about your supply chain planning experience

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.

Contract and Payment Terms

• You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
• This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
• Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
• Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
• Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.