Supply Chain Planner

Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing and executing enterprise supply planning strategies that balance customer demand, inventory investment, manufacturing capacity, and service level objectives. This position serves as a key business partner to Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, and Operations by developing inventory strategies, and recommending actions that optimize inventory performance and production efficiency. This is a role with opportunity to shape and build processes, to improve coordination interdepartmentally and better utilize our software systems, so the right candidate will be flexible and motivated to take on other projects to help make improvements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Supply Planning & Inventory Strategy · Develop supply plans that balance forecast demand, inventory investment, production capacity, and customer service objectives. · Establish inventory strategies and safety stock targets based on demand variability and business goals. · Monitor inventory levels and expedite production as needed to address changing supply requirements. · Analyze forecast accuracy and adjust supply plans accordingly. · Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly supply chain and manufacturing performance reports. · Communicate inventory status, risks, and constraints to Sales and other key stakeholders. · Monitor inventory shelf life and identify risks related to slow-moving or short-dated products. · Support new product launches, product transitions, and discontinuations. · Contribute to continuous improvement in demand and supply planning processes, including Oracle optimization initiatives. · Develop inventory optimization strategies across multiple product families. · Recommend improvements to inventory policies, replenishment strategies, and planning parameters. Cross-Functional Business Partnership · Partner with Sales, Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehouse, and Operations teams to align supply plans with business objectives. · Present inventory analyses, planning assumptions, and supply strategies to leadership. · Advise stakeholders on inventory investment, production priorities, and supply-related risks. · Lead cross-functional efforts to resolve inventory shortages, material constraints, and production recovery challenges. Data Analytics & Business Decision Support · Analyze business trends and recommend strategic planning adjustments. · Evaluate production performance, inventory investment, and customer demand trends to support operational decision-making. · Identify opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining required customer service levels.

Continuous Improvement & Systems Leadership · Lead continuous improvement initiatives within supply planning and inventory management. · Identify and implement enhancements to planning processes, ERP workflows, and reporting capabilities. · Support Oracle optimization initiatives and drive efficiencies across planning functions. · Develop, document, and maintain standardized planning procedures and best practices. · Promote data integrity, process consistency, and operational excellence across the planning organization. Business Risk Management · Monitor inventory, supplier, and production risks that could impact customer service and business performance. · Develop and maintain contingency plans for supply disruptions, material shortages, and capacity constraints. · Assess supply chain risks and recommend mitigation strategies to minimize operational impact. · Escalate significant supply and planning issues to leadership with clear recommendations and action plans. · Balance customer service objectives with inventory investment, production capacity, and operational efficiency. Project Leadership · Lead planning-related projects focused on inventory optimization and operational improvements. · Coordinate cross-functional teams during product launches, product transitions, and discontinuations. · Facilitate planning meetings, drive action items to completion, and ensure alignment across stakeholders. · Provide guidance and training on planning systems, processes, and best practices. · Influence decision-making and drive results through effective project leadership and cross-functional collaboration. Job Requirements · Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field required. · Four (4) or more years of progressive experience in supply planning, production planning, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analysis. · Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes preferred. · Manufacturing experience required. · Nutraceutical, food, pharmaceutical, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred. · Oracle ERP planning experience preferred. · Very strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, IF/VLOOKUP formulas, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Strong understanding of inventory optimization methodologies. · Knowledge of MRP, MPS, DRP, and capacity planning principles. · Ability to independently analyze business problems and develop recommendations. · Strong financial acumen related to inventory investment and working capital. · Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. · Ability to work well in a team environment and influence cross-functional business decisions without direct authority. · Ability to present planning recommendations to senior leadership. · Intellectually curious and are constantly challenging our own best practices (“there’s always a better way”) mentality. · Flexible and adaptable to change; eager to play a key role in a growing organization.

Recommended KPIs · Forecast Accuracy · Inventory Turns · Customer Service Level / Fill Rate · Stockout Frequency · Inventory Aging · Excess & Obsolete Inventory · Planning Parameter Accuracy · New Product Launch Readiness · Inventory Investment vs. Target · ERP Data Integrity

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