What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Planning Analyst position at Bob Evans Farms and Careers?
Business Unit Description:
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
Responsibilities:
The Supply Planning Analyst will be responsible for inventory planning and execution to ensure optimal product availability. This role manages finished goods inventory across third-party warehouses and distribution centers, balancing customer demand with cost-effective production and capacity utilization. The planner partners closely with cross-functional teams—including demand planning, operations, customer service, transportation, warehousing, marketing, and sales to deliver high quality results.
- Responsible for item level planning using demand plans and safety stock strategy with a goal of maintaining appropriate amounts of inventory while keeping service levels high.
- Develop short- and long-term supply plans based on forecasts, actual orders, and available inventory.
- Maintain inventory levels at distribution center to prevent both stockouts and excess stock, while also managing budgets related to supply and production.
- Monitor and analyze available capacity in internal network, as well as co-manufacturers, to produce inventory in the most cost-effective manner.
- Address quality issues with co-manufacturers.
- Review and address any invoice discrepancies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including, but not limited to, demand planning, plant operations, customer service, transportation, warehousing, marketing, sales.
- Monitor internal and external key performance indicators including forecast accuracy and vendor scorecard metrics.
- Engage in continuous improvement as it relates to processes and material availability.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
- 3 years experience in Supply Chain
- Experience with Oracle
- Proven oral and written communication skills
- Problem solving, analytical skills and the ability to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent computer skills (MS office, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Strong mathematical and documentation skills
- Excellent customer service skills and experience