Supply Planner

Job Summary:

The Supply Planner will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of products to meet customer demand, while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. This position requires strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a deep understanding of supply chain processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·        Work closely with the Sales, Marketing, and Production teams to gather and analyze demand forecasts. Create accurate forecasts to guide production and procurement decisions, ensuring that inventory levels align with demand patterns.

·        Monitor and manage inventory levels across multiple warehouses, ensuring optimal stock levels and preventing gap outs or overstock situations.

·        Manage ERP system to ensure MRP set up and PO action functionality is as automated and efficient as possible.

·        Partner with Sales and Marketing on seasonal & promotional activities to implement  pre-buy strategies and provide ramp-up / ramp-down timing for logistics and production

·        Work closely with the production team to develop and manage production schedules, ensuring timely availability of pet treat products. Coordinate the supply of raw materials and packaging to meet production timelines. 

·        Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, stock turn, and order accuracy to ensure supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

·        Proactively identify potential supply chain issues or delays and work cross-functionally to develop and implement corrective actions.

·        Provide regular reports on inventory levels, demand forecasts, and supply chain performance. Utilize data to drive decision-making and optimize supply chain operations.

·        Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply chain and contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing lead times, costs, and inefficiencies.

Required Skills & Abilities:

·        Lives the company values of integrity, efficiency, accountability, collective intelligence, and transparency.

·        Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets to inform decision-making.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers.

·        Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·        Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and process efficiency.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with supply chain planning software is a plus.

·        Knowledge of supply chain best practices and inventory management techniques.

·        Certification in Supply Chain Management a plus (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).

Education & Experience:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.

·        2 years of experience in supply planning, inventory management, or production scheduling, preferably in the food, pet, or consumer packaged goods industries.

·        Capability to utilize ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and inventory management software.

·        Experience with demand and supply planning or MRP (Material Requirements Planning).

Physical Requirements

·        Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        There are times the employee may be required to stand, walk or work in a warehouse environment.

·        Requires the ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move and/or carry items up to 40 pounds.