Summary of Job
The Senior Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing and executing supply plans that balance customer service, inventory levels, production capacity, and cost efficiency.
This role plays a critical part in aligning demand forecasts with manufacturing and procurement plans, ensuring optimal product availability while minimizing waste and excess inventory
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Supply & production planning
- Develop short- and mid-term production plans aligned with demand forecasts
- Balance capacity, labor, and material constraints across manufacturing sites
- Monitor adherence to production schedules and resolve supply gaps
- Optimize line utilization and minimize changeovers where possible
Inventory Management:
- Maintain optimal inventory levels for finished goods and raw materials
- Manage safety stock parameters and replenishment strategies
- Identify and mitigate risks related to slow-moving, obsolete, or short shelf-life products
S&OP / IBP Process Support
- Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings
- Provide supply outlook, risks, and mitigation plans
- Scenario planning to address demand variability or capacity constraints
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborate with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Quality
- Communicate constraints, risks, and recovery plans proactively
- Support new product launches and product transitions
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years of supply chain planning experience (food, beverage)
- Experience managing capacity constraints and shelf-life products
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment
- ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with planning tools (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.) preferred
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and stakeholder alignment skills
Food Safety Responsibilities
- Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, GMPs, and Food Defense
- Report any observed food safety violations to Management
Core Benefits
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Leave
Voluntary Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401 k (matching)
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Wellness
- Gym membership
